Napa Valley

Zinfandel

This is something of a golden era for Zinfandel. Old vines and historic sites that were long overlooked and nearly
forgotten over decades are enjoying new notoriety among sommeliers and wine-lovers as our peer group of devout
Zinfandel winemakers work to take Zinfandel to new heights. We know that Zinfandel, when treated expertly on
proven historic sites, produces red wines that hold their own among the world’s more famous European varieties.
(We do know now that Zinfandel is an ancient grape whose origin was along the Adriatic coast and goes back
centuries in Central Europe.) And let’s say it: Zinfandel simply provides more smiles per bottle than any other red
wine. Period.

One of the oldest and grandest Zinfandel vineyards of them all is situated in the heart of Sonoma Valley. It traces
back to the Civil War era, was replanted in the 1880’s under the ownership of Senator George Hearst, and came
under its new ownership in the 2000’s. Father and son, Joel and Morgan Peterson, took over what had been known
as the Madrone Ranch, renamed it Bedrock, and began the long process of carefully restoring it to its former health
and glory. Several top Zinfandel winemakers were invited to share fruit from the various blocks on this sizeable
ranch that includes not only old Zinfandel vines, but Carignane, Alicante, Petite Sirah, Mataro and various other
forgotten varieties that the old winemakers loved to plant together in a field blending system called “mixed blacks.”
Our Bedrock Zinfandel comes from a select block of non-irrigated 1880’s vines that still kick out some delicious grapes.

Wine Folly | Guides

Napa Valley

Robert Biale Vineyards

California

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2018

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Bedrock Vineyard Zinfandel

Napa Valley

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