Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
127th vintage from this vineyard. Now one of a few that are owned by Bedrock Wine Co, but this one is the OG. After a couple years down it’s starting to come into balance, but still incredibly young. On PnP the 40% new french oak was apparent, but that mellowed a bit with air. It developed a cherry, plum, tobacco, core with very vibrant acidity and still medium tannin. Just into early drinking now and will continue to improve for several more years.
127th vintage from this vineyard. Now one of a few that are owned by Bedrock Wine Co, but this one is the OG. After a couple years down it’s starting to come into balance, but still incredibly young. On PnP the 40% new french oak was apparent, but that mellowed a bit with air. It developed a cherry, plum, tobacco, core with very vibrant acidity and still medium tannin. Just into early drinking now and will continue to improve for several more years.
1 person found it helpfulJan 8th, 2018I thought this was just ok. We got to meet the winemaker - who was awesome. I liked their old vine zin a lot more. This was a bit young and tasted more on the peppery side.
I thought this was just ok. We got to meet the winemaker - who was awesome. I liked their old vine zin a lot more. This was a bit young and tasted more on the peppery side.
1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2015
Dried herbs, dried floral, dusty, blackberry, black cherry. Complex, long finish, full body, nice acidity.
Dried herbs, dried floral, dusty, blackberry, black cherry. Complex, long finish, full body, nice acidity.
Apr 19th, 2017
Texture. Lots of it. And acidity. And blackberries
Texture. Lots of it. And acidity. And blackberries
Jul 22nd, 2016Brambly, deep, concentrated yet elegant. Mouthwatering layers of spice
Brambly, deep, concentrated yet elegant. Mouthwatering layers of spice
Jun 16th, 2016
This ancient vineyard (planted from 1888 - 1895) carries roughly 26-29 varieties (who knows…?). The wine usually comprises about 50% of Zinfandel, also quite some Carignan, Mataro, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Furthermore, there are dollops of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Bouschet, Peloursin, Trousseau, Calmette… Just to name a few. The label proudly proclaims that this particular vintage was the 127th (!) year of existence of these vines and 19 different variaties were included in the blend.
When poured in a glass I notice a bright ruby semi-translucent colour with no signs of aging. A beautiful nose of dark fruit (cassis and plum), peppery oriental spice, vanilla, cigar, cedar, toasty oak and a hint of orangepeel.
The palate has sufficient acidity, medium-plus tannines and a long and distinguished finish.
A great wine, drinking at its peak.
@ 40€/btl, it has a fantastic QPR as well.
This ancient vineyard (planted from 1888 - 1895) carries roughly 26-29 varieties (who knows…?). The wine usually comprises about 50% of Zinfandel, also quite some Carignan, Mataro, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Furthermore, there are dollops of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Bouschet, Peloursin, Trousseau, Calmette… Just to name a few. The label proudly proclaims that this particular vintage was the 127th (!) year of existence of these vines and 19 different variaties were included in the blend.
When poured in a glass I notice a bright ruby semi-translucent colour with no signs of aging. A beautiful nose of dark fruit (cassis and plum), peppery oriental spice, vanilla, cigar, cedar, toasty oak and a hint of orangepeel.
The palate has sufficient acidity, medium-plus tannines and a long and distinguished finish.
A great wine, drinking at its peak.
@ 40€/btl, it has a fantastic QPR as well.
Really interesting and unexpected citrus aromatic here- magical vineyard
Really interesting and unexpected citrus aromatic here- magical vineyard
Nov 19th, 2015
