Bedrock Wine Conversations
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsHosts Chris Cottrell and Morgan Twain-Peterson MW talk shop with growers, winemakers, and more from their corner of the California wine world.
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Episodes
049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 2)
January 31, 2024 16:31 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBChris 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
049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 1)
January 31, 2024 16:30 - 1 hour - 64 MBChris 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
048 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rose Bag in Box Release
January 08, 2024 19:34 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBChris 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!
047 - Harvest Update (Winery)
December 27, 2023 17:25 - 1 hour - 107 MBChris 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.
046 - Macario Montoya
December 06, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBChris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.
045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 2)
November 03, 2023 17:03 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBChris 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
045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 1)
November 03, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBChris 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
044 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)
September 29, 2023 17:10 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBChris 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.
043 - Chuy & Eppie Ordaz
August 21, 2023 19:12 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Chuy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines. https://www.ordazfamilywines.com/
042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 2)
July 16, 2023 14:16 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBChris, 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
042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 1)
July 16, 2023 13:36 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBChris, 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 Wine
041 - Bill Brosseau
May 15, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBChris 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.
040 - 2023 Under the Wire Release
May 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MBThe 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 Zinfandel 1:07:37 - 2019 Oakville Farmhouse Sparkling Old Vine Field Blend
039 - Gina & Mikey Giugni
April 27, 2023 15:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBIn 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/
038 - Jason Jardine (Part 2)
March 22, 2023 15:01 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBAfter 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.
038 - Jason Jardine (Part 1)
March 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBAfter 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.
037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 2)
February 13, 2023 16:31 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBChris, 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
037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 1)
February 13, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 116 MBChris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Spring Release. 03:53 - 2022 Ode to Lulu Rose 26:19 - 2022 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 34:03 - 2022 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 42:20 - 2021 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 52:31 - 2021 Evangelho Vineyard ‘Aerio e Vento e Amor’ Red Wine 1:01:02 - 2021 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 1:05:49 - 2021 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine 1:11:24 - 2021 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine 1...
036 - Mike Officer
January 23, 2023 17:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Mike Officer, Co-Owner/Winemaker of Carlisle Winery & Vineyards. https://www.carlislewinery.com/
035 - Harvest Update (Winery)
January 03, 2023 15:30 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Co-Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines, and Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Desire Lines, to discuss the winery side of the 2022 wine harvest.
034 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)
November 07, 2022 15:35 - 1 hour - 96 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Sarah Prior, Vineyard Manager, Bedrock, and Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos, to discuss the vineyard side of the 2022 wine harvest.
033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 2)
October 20, 2022 13:22 - 1 hour - 67 MBChris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 00:14 - 2021 Evangelho Vineyard Carignan 11:06 - 2021 Ángeles de Arena Syrah 25:40 - 2021 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 34:03 - 2021 Montecillo Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 42:50 - 2021 Bien Nacido Chardonnay 52:40 - 2021 Judge Sauvignon Blanc 58:50 - 2021 Alta Vista Gewurztraminer
033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 1)
October 20, 2022 13:16 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBChris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 06:48 - 2021 California Syrah 17:12 - 2021 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 24:56 - 2021 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 30:22 - 2021 Dolinsek Heritage Wine 37:45 - 2021 Pato Vineyard Heritage Wine 51:20 - 2021 Noma Vineyard Zinfandel 1:00:22 - 2021 A Buffalo in Montana, aka Ode to Joel Zinfandel
032 - Pat Wirz
September 23, 2022 15:47 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBChris sits down with Pat Wirz, the GOAT of the Cienaga Valley.
031 - Q&A
August 18, 2022 13:25 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBChris, Morgan, and Jackie sit down with Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Desire Lines, to answer some listener questions.
030 - 2022 Fall Release
July 13, 2022 13:25 - 1 hour - 104 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Fall Release. 07:39 - 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel 15:34 - 2021 Evangelho Heritage Wine 26:13 - 2021 The Bedrock Heritage Wine 30:31 - 2021 Pagani Ranch Heritage Wine 38:55 - 2021 Katushas’ Vineyard Zinfandel 48:42 - 2021 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel 53:53 - 2021 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel 1:05:37 - 2019 ‘Calico’ Syrah 1:14:42 - 2021 Shake Ridge Ranch Barbera 1:19:45 - 2021 Ode to Denise White Zinfandel 1:30:13 - 2021 Wirz V...
029 - 2022 Under The Wire Release
May 16, 2022 18:22 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2022 Release. 24:28: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 35:02: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Pinot Noir 47:09: 2017 Brosseau Sparkling Chardonnay 58:58: 2016 Sangiacomo Sparkling Chardonnay 1:11:22: 2018 Heron Lake Sparkling Chardonnay and Pinot Noir 1:20:19: 2018 Bedrock Sparkling Zinfandel
028 - Claire & David Ramey
May 10, 2022 14:10 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Claire Ramey, Co-President of Ramey Wine Cellars, and David Ramey, Owner/Winemaker of Ramey Wine Cellars.
027 - Cathy Corison
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBChris sits down with Cathy Corison, Owner/Winemaker of Corison Winery. https://www.corison.com/
026 - 2022 Spring Release
February 01, 2022 13:51 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Spring Release. 08:05 - 2021 Ode to Lulu 20:08 - 2021 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 27:56 - 2019 Alta Vista Gewurztraminer 36:16 - 2020 Limerick Lane Zinfandel 40:20 - 2020 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 47:17 - 2020 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine 53:15 - 2019 Buffalo Zinfandel 1:04:08 - 2020 Evangelho Carignan 1:09:15 - 2020 Enz Vineyard Cabernet Pfeffer 1:16:39 - 2020 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 1:22:59 - 2020 Sonoma Valley Cab...
025 - Carole Meredith (Part 2)
January 14, 2022 15:40 - 1 hour - 65 MBChris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/
025 - Carole Meredith (Part 1)
January 14, 2022 15:37 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBChris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/
024 - 2021 Winter Release
November 07, 2021 15:19 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Winter Release. 06:27: 2020 Bien Nacido Chardonnay 16:49: 2020 Cuvee Karatas 26:00: 2020 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 33:40: 2020 Teldeschi Ranch Zinfandel 41:10: 2020 California Syrah 50:51: 2020 Pato Vineyard Heritage Wine 58:57: 2020 Evangelho "Areio e Vento e Amor" Red 01:03:49: 2020 Noma Zinfandel 01:10:03: 2020 Oakville Farmhouse Heritage Wine 01:14:31: 2020 Bien Nacido Syrah 01:22:42: 2018 Montecillo Ca...
023 - 2021 Harvest Update
October 07, 2021 17:31 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBChris and Morgan give a full update on the ongoing 2021 harvest, with Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock, and Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker for Bedrock.
022 - Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken
September 30, 2021 13:49 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken, Owners/Winemakers of Holus Bolus and The Joy Fantastic.
021 - Cody & Emily Rasmussen
September 20, 2021 20:17 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBHusband and wife duo, Cody Rasmussen (Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Owner, Desire Lines) and Emily Rasmussen (Owner, Desire Lines) discuss their Californian origin story, the early days of Bedrock, and their upcoming Fall release for their own label, Desire Lines. 00:55:05 - 2020 Cole Ranch Riesling 01:11:00 - 2020 Kick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 01:18:15 - 2020 Shake Ridge Viognier 01:24:10 - 2020 Evangelho Red Wine 01:30:40 - 2019 Shake Ridge Syrah
020 - Michael Cruse (Part 2)
August 04, 2021 13:04 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBChris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.
020 - Michael Cruse (Part 1)
August 04, 2021 13:03 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBChris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.
019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 2)
July 19, 2021 14:19 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 03:51: 2020 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 11:35: 2020 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 17:56: 2020 Esola Vineyard Zinfandel 25:15: 2020 Schmiedt Road Zinfandel 32:39: 2019 Enz Vineyard Heritage Wine 37:49: 2019 Gibson Ranch Heritage Wine 43:20: 2018 Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon T5
019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 1)
July 19, 2021 14:16 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 21:26: 2020 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 30:23: 2020 Staves of Waidhofen Sauvignon Blanc 37:45: 2020 Old Vine Zinfandel 43:46: 2020 Evangelho Heritage Wine 53:37: 2020 The Bedrock Heritage Wine
018 - 2021 Under The Wire Release
June 28, 2021 16:30 - 58 minutes - 40 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2021 Release. 13:15: 2017 Under the Wire Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir 34:38: 2017 Under the Wire Bedrock Vineyard Sparkling Zinfandel 42:15: 2013 Under the Wire Hirsch Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir
018 - 2021 Under the Wire Release
June 28, 2021 16:30 - 58 minutes - 40 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Under the Wire's 2021 Release. 13:15: 2017 Under the Wire Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir 34:38: 2017 Under the Wire Bedrock Vineyard Sparkling Zinfandel 42:15: 2013 Under the Wire Hirsch Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir
017 - Q&A Crew Show (Grab Bag Questions!)
June 10, 2021 13:26 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBChris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.
017 - Q&A Crew Show (Farming Focus)
June 10, 2021 13:24 - 53 minutes - 37 MBChris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.
016 - Ian Brand
April 21, 2021 13:41 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBChris sits down with Ian Brand, Owner/Winemaker of I. Brand & Family Winery.
015 - Will Bucklin (Part 2)
April 01, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.
015 - Will Bucklin (Part 1)
April 01, 2021 16:23 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.
014 - Jason Haas
March 11, 2021 15:31 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBChris and Morgan sit down with Jason Haas, Partner and General Manager, Tablas Creek.
013 - 2021 Spring Release
February 09, 2021 14:44 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBChris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Spring Release. 02:50: 2020 Ode to Lulu Rose 13:45: 2020 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 23:17: 2019 Cole Ranch Erster Zweieiiger Zwilling Riesling 23:17: 2019 Cole Ranch Zweiter Zweieiiger Zwilling Riesling 31:37: 2019 Sonoma County Carignan 41:09: 2019 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 46:37: 2019 Evangelho Vineyard 'Areio e Vento e Amor' 55:50: 2019 Lorenzo's Heritage 01:07:24: 2019 Nervo Ranch Heritage 01:14:16: 2019 Paper...
012 - Lorenzo's Heritage Vertical
February 03, 2021 15:20 - 42 minutes - 29 MBChris and Morgan discuss the history of the Lorenzo's Heritage Wine (from Teldeschi Ranch), then give their thoughts on the current drinking status of 11 vintages: 2007 through 2017.