Bedrock Wine Co.
Hudson Vineyard North Carneros "Pleine de Chêne" Syrah
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Day 3, black as night. Meaty, rich, soy, red meat, bold fruit, integrated tannins.
Day 3, black as night. Meaty, rich, soy, red meat, bold fruit, integrated tannins.
1 person found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2014
15.1% alc.
The third in a comparison tasting of fermentation techniques of Syrah from Hudson Vineyard.
Native yeast fermentation in new oak and transferred into new oak ("200% treatment") for aging.
15.1% alc.
The third in a comparison tasting of fermentation techniques of Syrah from Hudson Vineyard.
Native yeast fermentation in new oak and transferred into new oak ("200% treatment") for aging.
Deep mix of ruby and purplish red. Very complex layers on the nose, starting off dark and savory with black olives and a touch of smoked meat. With some air the nose added some purple floral notes. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Savory attack on the palate with dark gravel, a bit smoky, and a touch of olive tapenade. Great structure and mouthfeel that lingers. A touch of dark red fruits with black raspberries and cherries near the finish. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2024.
Deep mix of ruby and purplish red. Very complex layers on the nose, starting off dark and savory with black olives and a touch of smoked meat. With some air the nose added some purple floral notes. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Savory attack on the palate with dark gravel, a bit smoky, and a touch of olive tapenade. Great structure and mouthfeel that lingers. A touch of dark red fruits with black raspberries and cherries near the finish. Long and dry finish. Drink till 2024.
Mar 6th, 2017Brooding dark fruits, tight tannins, blood, and gravel. Damn! 18 months in new French oak and it is in hiding.
Brooding dark fruits, tight tannins, blood, and gravel. Damn! 18 months in new French oak and it is in hiding.
Oct 15th, 2016
Wow! Just coming into its own. Tremendous reward for 7 years of aging...
Wow! Just coming into its own. Tremendous reward for 7 years of aging...
Aug 1st, 2015Lovely aromatics, well balanced and long finish!
Lovely aromatics, well balanced and long finish!
Jan 2nd, 2014
Extra time has done this one well, taming the original 200% new oak. One of the three Bedrock expressions from the Hudson Vineyard. For ‘08. With all previous bottles from that group consumed five or more years ago, glad I saved this one. Loved it.
Extra time has done this one well, taming the original 200% new oak. One of the three Bedrock expressions from the Hudson Vineyard. For ‘08. With all previous bottles from that group consumed five or more years ago, glad I saved this one. Loved it.
Feb 29th, 2020
Immediately impressed by the aromatics and color...initially would conclude a younger wine...on palate a more mature, integrated experience
Immediately impressed by the aromatics and color...initially would conclude a younger wine...on palate a more mature, integrated experience
Jan 6th, 2019Lush, rich Syrah with years to go...
Lush, rich Syrah with years to go...
Feb 19th, 2018Singing...mouth coating dark fruit goodness
Singing...mouth coating dark fruit goodness
Apr 30th, 2017