Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

2013 Bedrock Wine Co. Heritage Wine Papera Ranch – Bottle Notes

Bedrock Wine Co. was founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson in 2007 and focuses on small production wines from many of California’ s most treasured and historic vineyards. The lineup of wines at Bedrock is expanding rapidly, but I think the best of the best are the ancient vineyard Zinfandels, Morgan is clearly passionate about.

Papera Vineyard is situated in the Russian River Valley and was planted in 1934 by Charlie Papera. Most vineyards from this era are comprised of a number of mixed black varieties. Papera, on the other hand, is 95% Zinfandel.

Crimson in color. 14.5% ABV. It took some coaxing but the nose showed black fruits, flowers and white pepper. Young and refreshing with mouth watering acidity. Brambly blackberry, black cherry, tar and earth on the palate. The finish is long and spicy. This is very different from the Carlisle and Williams Selyem versions of Papera. Less full bodied and plush but delicious nonetheless. Super Zin from perhaps my favorite Zin Vineyard. Drink over the next 2-4 years.

My rating: 93 points.

The mailing list at Bedrock is highly recommended. Exceptional wines, fair prices and great customer service. Put your name on the waiting list.

I blogged about Bedrock recently in The 2016 Zinfandel Chronicles Power Rankings.

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