Bedrock Wine Co.
Vineyard Under the Mountain Heritage Santa Clara County Red Blend
Santa Clara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Holy smokes this is good! My expectations were modest due to my stereotyping its Santa Clara County provenance, but I stand corrected. This is apparently an old-vine blend featuring about 50% Zin and a mix of Carignane and Mataro (Mourvèdre) to round it out. The purity of the black and red berries on the nose is remarkable. A bit of crushed stony earth. In the mouth, there’s tremendous flavor concentration but with an athletic mouthfeel that balances nice acids and super-soft tannic support. Great length. Color me duly impressed. Shoulda got more. 14.5% alcohol thank you very much.
Holy smokes this is good! My expectations were modest due to my stereotyping its Santa Clara County provenance, but I stand corrected. This is apparently an old-vine blend featuring about 50% Zin and a mix of Carignane and Mataro (Mourvèdre) to round it out. The purity of the black and red berries on the nose is remarkable. A bit of crushed stony earth. In the mouth, there’s tremendous flavor concentration but with an athletic mouthfeel that balances nice acids and super-soft tannic support. Great length. Color me duly impressed. Shoulda got more. 14.5% alcohol thank you very much.
Nov 15th, 2024
Has the old-school California flavor profile, but light in body, hinting at delicacy.
Has the old-school California flavor profile, but light in body, hinting at delicacy.
Dec 26th, 2018
Hold… this finally blossomed on day 5 and then was terrific. Lots of blue fruit. That said, first few days were mostly tough structure.
Hold… this finally blossomed on day 5 and then was terrific. Lots of blue fruit. That said, first few days were mostly tough structure.
Apr 19th, 2022Gave this 4 hours of air. Very balanced and elegant. Leads with red fruit.
Gave this 4 hours of air. Very balanced and elegant. Leads with red fruit.
Sep 13th, 2020
I've had this before, big fan of Bedrock, flows nicely across the palate.
I've had this before, big fan of Bedrock, flows nicely across the palate.
Oct 26th, 2024Well balanced blend. Surrounds the palate, with acid, dark fruits and jam.
Well balanced blend. Surrounds the palate, with acid, dark fruits and jam.
Jan 2nd, 2021
Really lovely, was surprised how open this was after an hour or two of air 😋
Really lovely, was surprised how open this was after an hour or two of air 😋
Jan 1st, 2021
One of my least favorite Bedrocks.
One of my least favorite Bedrocks.
Apr 19th, 2020