Bedrock Wine Conversations

In part two of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris, and Casey continue to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime 2023 vintage and talk through the rest of the wines: 8:22 2023 Banfield Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 17:24 2023 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley 21:41 2023 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 26:54 2023 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 36:3...

In part one of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris and Casey discuss what made 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime vintage and break down the first half of the wines: 23:10 2023 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley  30:35 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 37:25 2023 2023 Old Vine Zinfandel, California  50:34 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine - Sonoma Valley 1:06 2023 Evangelh...

Morgan and Chris check in with Bedrock Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt and Viticulturist Casey Barton then take some questions from listeners. Topics include the '24 growing season so far, soil health, frost and rain, wild animal encounters, whether or not the moon effects plant growth, most and least problematic vineyards, and, of course, the best Taco Bell menu items. 

On Part Two of our interview with Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard, we learn how Stu was inspired to carve Alder Springs vineyard out of northern Mendocino wilderness after passing on a vineyard known as To Kalon (yes, THAT To Kalon). He shares what it is like to farm grapes in the wilds of Mendocino bear country with zero infrastructure and with environmental conservation in mind. Much like t...

Part 1  On this week's episode we talked to Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard. In Part One, we talk about Stu's journey, from combining fruit juice, carbonation and wine in a garage with his high school friend to create a "wine cooler," to selling his California Coolers brand for $200 million by the time he was 30. It's the legacy of his California Coolers that has, for better or worse, helped...

Morgan and Chris talk about the wines for the Under The Wire release coming up on Tuesday June 18.  6:51 2018 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 18:00: 2019 Alder Springs Pinot Noir 25:37 Sangiacomo Chardonnay 31:08   2020 Brouseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 41:04 2020 bedrock Old Vine Sparkling Zinfandel

Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.

Chris, Morgan, and Jake Neustadt (Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos) sit down with Christian Cain and Shannon Waldron, the owners and shepherds of Perennial Grazing. https://www.perennialgrazing.org/

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 00:22 - 2022 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine 12:16 - 2022 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 21:50 - 2022 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 26:05 - 2022 Sonoma Country Cabernet Sauvignon 35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 21:02 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rosé 34:04 - 2023 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 41:06 - 2022 Wirz Vineyard Riesling 45:44 - 2022 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 54:11 - 2022 Evangelho Vineyard 'Areio e Vento e Amor' Red Wine 1:02:29 - 2022 Nervo Ranch Heritage

Chris and Morgan break down their first ever direct to consumer bag in box release of Ode to Lulu Rose. They discuss the environmental impacts of wine packaging, the many advantages of bag in box formats, and a warning about how wonderful yet dangerous it is to have a box of Lulu in your refrigerator!

Chris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse (Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines) and Seph Scheid (Cellarmaster, Bedrock) to break down the winery side of the 2023 wine harvest.

Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release. 00:20 - 2021 Vineyard Under the Mountain Heritage 10:04 - 2022 Oakville Farmhouse 16:18 - 2022 Evangelho Carignan 26:42 - 2022 Angeles de Arena Syrah 35:55 - 2022 Montecillo Cabernet

Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release. 10:13 - 2022 Cuvee Karatas 21:55 - 2022 California Syrah 27:41 - 2022 Carlisle Zinfandel 31:59 - 2022 Papera Ranch Heritage 38:05 - 2022 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 46:07 - 2022 A Buffalo in Montana - Ode to Joel Zinfandel 56:11 - 2022 Pato Heritage 1:02:55 - 2022 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage

Chris and Morgan sit down with Casey Barton (Viticulturist, Bedrock) and Matt Nelsen (Filmmaker for Bedrock & Owner/Winemaker, Nelsen Barter) to break down the vineyard side of the 2023 wine harvest.

Chris and Morgan sit down with Chuy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines. https://www.ordazfamilywines.com/

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 00:12 - 2022 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 14:19 - 2022 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine 21:54 - 2022 Katushas' Vineyard Zinfandel 36:44 - 2022 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel 48:25 - 2021 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 56:49 - 2021 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 30:20 - 2022 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine 38:03 - 2022 Bien Nacido Roussanne 45:10 - 2022 Monte Rosso Semillon 50:51 - 2022 Judge Sauvignon Blanc 59:43 - 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel 1:08:43 - 2022 The Bedrock Heritage Wine 1:21:14 - 2022 Evangelho Heritage Win...

Chris chats with Bill Brosseau, of Brosseau Vineyard, about the history of the Chalone AVA, his family's wild journey to planting their vineyard, and what makes the wines from the area so unique.

The 2023 Under the Wire release launches on May 16, 2023. Chris and Morgan break down the wines of the 2023 Under the Wire release. 07:48 - 2019 Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay  26:15 - 2017 Chuy Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay  37:09 - 2018 Sangiacomo Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay  48:13 - 2018 Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir  57:07 - 2019 Bedrock Vineyard Sparkling Old Vine Zinf...

In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Gina Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Lady of the Sunshine, and Mikey Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Scar of the Sea. https://www.ladyofthesunshinewines.com/ https://www.scaroftheseawines.com/  

After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley's most historic and prized estates, Hanzell Vineyards. In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell.

After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley's most historic and prized estates, Hanzell Vineyards. In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell.

Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Spring Release. 00:16 - 2021 Gambrels of the Sky Grenache 17:48 - 2021 Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 26:22 - 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 40:12 - 2021 Massa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon