Bedrock Wine Co.
Nervo Ranch Heritage Alexander Valley Red Blend
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Yes I know this is way too early but I really wanted to see where this was. From a very old “mixed black” vineyard on a hill of decomposing slate loam. With an hour of air it’s showing deep, low-toned berry fruit, cracked stones, and a little warm gravel. Structured and very old world on the palate, it’s got a youthful wall of tannin guarding it right now, but there’s nice flavor density underneath and no hint of jamminess or residual sugar. Stow it for 3-5 years at least. But it will be really good. 9.2+
Yes I know this is way too early but I really wanted to see where this was. From a very old “mixed black” vineyard on a hill of decomposing slate loam. With an hour of air it’s showing deep, low-toned berry fruit, cracked stones, and a little warm gravel. Structured and very old world on the palate, it’s got a youthful wall of tannin guarding it right now, but there’s nice flavor density underneath and no hint of jamminess or residual sugar. Stow it for 3-5 years at least. But it will be really good. 9.2+
Jul 18th, 2023
Big yet nuanced. California at its best.
Big yet nuanced. California at its best.
Mar 13th, 2018
Fresh black cherry and plum fruit, some red tones mixed in like cranberry possibly red currant, blood orange, flowers. Some really pretty spice notes. Fine boned, tannins are assertive, edgy and chalky, stern and persistent. They drive the wine from front to back, lingering about. Acidity is nicely elevated and adds a lot of fresh character. Young and tight, definitely too young at this point, night 2 was much more generous. Not sure about winemaking, but it seems like a wine made for large format cooperage.
Fresh black cherry and plum fruit, some red tones mixed in like cranberry possibly red currant, blood orange, flowers. Some really pretty spice notes. Fine boned, tannins are assertive, edgy and chalky, stern and persistent. They drive the wine from front to back, lingering about. Acidity is nicely elevated and adds a lot of fresh character. Young and tight, definitely too young at this point, night 2 was much more generous. Not sure about winemaking, but it seems like a wine made for large format cooperage.
1 person found it helpfulJan 28th, 2021
Deep, dark, and damn tasty. Complex aromas and flavors. Impressive field blend offering brambly fruit, smoked meats, and an inky, mineral driven finish. Can drink now -- we just did-- but I'd recommend holding for another couple of years. Concentrated, well structured, balanced, sneaky acid, and all sorts of delicious.
Deep, dark, and damn tasty. Complex aromas and flavors. Impressive field blend offering brambly fruit, smoked meats, and an inky, mineral driven finish. Can drink now -- we just did-- but I'd recommend holding for another couple of years. Concentrated, well structured, balanced, sneaky acid, and all sorts of delicious.
1 person found it helpfulJul 27th, 2017
Last of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep and dark mix of garnet and ruby red. Mute nose with notes of gunpowder, brambles, and a bit savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Dark and rich on the palate with lots of pepper. Some dark berries, graphite and purple floral notes. Long finish. Drink till 2020.
This is the inaugural vintage of this Heritage wine bottling from the Nervo Ranch in Alexander Valley with some vines being planted as far back as 1896. The 2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine is made up of an insane amount of varietals, twelve in total. Consisting of Zinfandel, Pinot St. George, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Grenache, Carignane, Trousseau Noir, Cardinal, Burger, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Solid wine with some good layers.
Last of the two blind Zinfandel blends paired with our turkey burgers and black bean veggie burgers. Deep and dark mix of garnet and ruby red. Mute nose with notes of gunpowder, brambles, and a bit savory. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. Dark and rich on the palate with lots of pepper. Some dark berries, graphite and purple floral notes. Long finish. Drink till 2020.
This is the inaugural vintage of this Heritage wine bottling from the Nervo Ranch in Alexander Valley with some vines being planted as far back as 1896. The 2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine is made up of an insane amount of varietals, twelve in total. Consisting of Zinfandel, Pinot St. George, Petite Sirah, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Grenache, Carignane, Trousseau Noir, Cardinal, Burger, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Solid wine with some good layers.
Needs more time. Structure is there. Profile is very un Zin like.
Needs more time. Structure is there. Profile is very un Zin like.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2017
This is Bedrock's Geyserville. They don't call it Geezerville for nothing. This was way way too young.
This is Bedrock's Geyserville. They don't call it Geezerville for nothing. This was way way too young.
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2016
Chewy tannins, nice acid on the finish - not at all subtle. Pair boldly.
Chewy tannins, nice acid on the finish - not at all subtle. Pair boldly.
1 person found it helpfulMar 30th, 2015
Oh so balanced. So balanced as to border on boring but more than not object-able. Plus the non-boring bits: black pepper, green pepper, stewed blueberries with thyme (an obscure reference but try it and you'll see). This wine had just enough oomph and earth to lift it beyond a berry and tannin balanced beauty to a balanced beauty queen.
Oh so balanced. So balanced as to border on boring but more than not object-able. Plus the non-boring bits: black pepper, green pepper, stewed blueberries with thyme (an obscure reference but try it and you'll see). This wine had just enough oomph and earth to lift it beyond a berry and tannin balanced beauty to a balanced beauty queen.
Jun 19th, 2017