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. Saitone Ranch is the oldest of the…
Author: Tom Lee
The Week in Zinfandel (10/10/16)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Eric Asimov writes 20 Wines for Under $20: The Fall Edition. Wild 4 Washington Wine writes Lodi, California, Re-Discover Wine Country. R.H. Drexel writes A Thirst For…
Zinfandel of the Month – 2014 The Pines 1852 Zinfandel
Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The October Zinfandel of the Month is the 2014 The Pines 1852 Zinfandel. The Pines 1852 was founded…
2010 Sandlands Syrah Amador County – Bottle Notes
Sandlands is the personal project of Tegan and Olivia Passalacqua. Tegan is the Winemaker and Vineyard Manager at Turley. The line-up encompasses some of the forgotten classic California varieties, primarily grown in decomposed granite from regions and vineyards that have been farmed for many generations but have remained the outliers of California viticulture. Bright crimson in color. 13.3% ABV. Savory…
2004 Leonetti Cabernet Sauvignon – Bottle Notes
Leonetti Cellar was founded in 1977 by Gary and Nancy Figgins. Leonetti, along with Quilceda Creek and Woodward Canyon put premium Washington Cabernet Sauvignon on the radar of wine consumers across the United States. Leonetti also produces one of the very best domestic Merlots. Chris Figgins is now in charge of the winemaking. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 3% Cabernet…
The Week in Zinfandel (10/3/16)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! Tom Mullen of Forbes writes Calveras: The New Pulse of California Wine Country. Vinous writes Paso Robles: Taming the Beast. Wine Casual reviews the 2013 M2 Wines…
New Releases from Bella Grace Vineyards
Bella Grace Vineyards is situated in Plymouth, California in the heart of Amador of wine country. The winery was founded in the mid 2000’s by Michael and Charlie Havill. Michael is the winemaker and Charlie handles the day-to-day vineyard management. Bella Grace Vineyards grows 20 acres of grapes through sustainable vineyard practices. I was fortunate to try a few of the wineries…
2009 Outpost Zinfandel Howell Mountain – Bottle Notes
Outpost Wines was established in 1998 and sits on a pristine piece of land atop Howell Mountain 2200 feet above Napa Valley. Thomas Rivers-Brown has been the winemaker from the start and has gained further acclaim making highly sought after wines for Schrader, Rivers-Marie and many others. Besides Zinfandel, Outpost also produces Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache. Crimson in color. 15.9% ABV.…
The Week in Zinfandel (9/26/16)
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week in Zinfandel. If I missed your post or story please send me a link and I will be sure to include it next week. Cheers! The Washington Post writes How California Built Its Industry: “We Sold All the Wine Ourselves”. NorCal Wine writes Visiting Brown Estate in Napa Valley. Vinesse Today writes…
2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Flax Vineyard – Bottle Notes
Williams Selyem Winery began when Ed Selyem and Burt Williams started making wine as a hobby in 1979 in Forestville, California. Their first commercial release was in 1981, and in less than two decades they created a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Setting a new standard for Pinot Noir winemaking, they put Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley at the forefront…