Bedrock Wine Co. 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel, California

Bedrock Wine Co. 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel, California

Item Number: 19731

UPC: 0-186806300022

Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: California
Appellation/AVA: California
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2022
Grape(s): 76% Zinfandel / 11% Carignan / 5% Petite Sirah / 4% Grenache / 3% Cinsault / Mourvèdre / Negrette / More
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Viticulture: Practicing Organic
Case Production: 5,000

Bedrock Notes: “Every vintage we get the fun challenge of putting together a wine that we feel really shows off what old vine Zinfandel can achieve in California by focusing on the strengths of the vintage. In the process, we endeavor to make something that is one of the better values in the wine world from truly old vines (average vine age is over 80). In 2022, one of the main challenges was how to balance the deep fruit weight, richness, and ripeness that some lots possessed due to a big heat wave in early September. Fortunately, we were well-equipped for this challenge given the diversity of sources we work with, along with having some other varieties that have traditionally been blended with Zinfandel for this very reason.” - Morgan Twain-Peterson

Fruit Source: Though a blend of over a dozen ranches, the majority comes from Teldeschi, Evanghelho, Katushas, Nervo, Sodini, Beeson, Bedrock, Old Hill, and Papera.

Vine Age: ~80+ years old
Fining: No
Filtering: No
Fermentation: Various vessels are used in the winery: stainless steel, concrete, oak, etc.
Aging: French and Austrian oak

Tasting Notes: From vines averaging over 80 years in age planted throughout the diverse state of California, this wine aims to reflect the perfume, freshness, and spice that makes Zinfandel so utterly delicious.

Reviews

  • Vinous
    Rating: 90 (1/1/2024)
    "The 2022 Zinfandel Old Vine is an absolute delight. Fresh, floral and fruity, the Old Vine is a terrific wine to drink now and over the next handful of years, while the fruit remains vibrant. Dollops of Carignan, Petite Sirah, Grenache, Cinsault and other varieties round out a blend crafted from a number of top sites in the Bedrock portfolio. The Old Vine Zinfandel is especially vibrant and refreshing this year. Best of all, it should be a terrific value."
  • The Wine Spectator
    Rating: 93 (10/15/2024)
    Dynamic and generous, this Zin combines old-school briar with sleek suppleness, serving up stylish flavors of raspberry and cherry accented by savory pepper, cinnamon and garrigue tones that sail on the rich finish. Drink now through 2033.