2025 Spring Release Show
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Chris and Morgan break down the Spring 2025 release! 8:05 2024 Ode to Lulu Rosé, California 16:49 2024 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 19:31 2023 Judge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Bennett Valley 26:17 2023 Evangelho Carignan, Contra Costa 33:48 2023 Evangelho Aerio e Vento e Amor, Ode to Frank, Contra Costa 45:20 2023 Bedrock Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 54:50 2023 Belloni Ranch Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 1:03:14 2023 Esola Ranch Zinfandel, Amador County 1:11:31 2023 Buffalo Zinfandel, Sonoma County 1:21:27 2023 Carneros Syrah, Three Way, Napa...
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2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-In-A-Box Release
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Chris and Morgan break down their second 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 how in just one year the demand for quality wine in a box has exploded. Release goes live Tuesday, 1/14/2025.
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Winter 2024 Release
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Morgan and Chris break down the wines in the Winter Release from the "vaquita" 2023 vintage. To find these wines and to sign up for future releases go to . 11:48 - 2023 Cuvée Karatas Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 21:09 - 2023 Bien Nacido Roussanne 26:10 - 2023 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 32:29 - 2023 Evangelho Old Vine Zinfandel 39:02 - 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Old Vine Carignane 46:26 - 2023 Sky Zinfandel 53:05 - 2023 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 1:00 :55 - 2023 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 1:10:06 - 2023 Oakville Farmhouse 1:16:08 - 2023 California Syrah...
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056: MJ Towler AKA The Black Wine Guy
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Today Chris chats with MJ Towler of the Beats, Vines and Life Podcast, formerly the Black Wine Guy Experience. MJ talks about his journey from a Jersey kid to discovering wine to starting one of the most popular wine podcasts in the world. Chris was interviewed by MJ in November 2023 and in three to four weeks Morgan’s episode will be released.. MJ has interviewed many incredible people – so subscribed to his podcast as well!
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055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 2
Bedrock Wine Conversations
In part two of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris, and Casey continue to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime 2023 vintage and talk through the rest of the wines: 8:22 2023 Banfield Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 17:24 2023 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley 21:41 2023 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 26:54 2023 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley 36:36 2023 Monte Rosso Zinfandel, Moon Mountain 42:55 2023 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County 51:50 2022 Bien Nacido Syrah, Santa Maria Valley
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055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 1
Bedrock Wine Conversations
In part one of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris and Casey discuss what made 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime vintage and break down the first half of the wines: 23:10 2023 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley 30:35 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 37:25 2023 2023 Old Vine Zinfandel, California 50:34 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine - Sonoma Valley 1:06 2023 Evangelho Heritage Wine, Contra Costa 1:16 2023 Katushas’ Vineyard Zinfandel, Mokelumne River
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054: Early Summer 2024 Vit Team Check-In
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Morgan and Chris check in with Bedrock Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt and Viticulturist Casey Barton then take some questions from listeners. Topics include the ’24 growing season so far, soil health, frost and rain, wild animal encounters, whether or not the moon effects plant growth, most and least problematic vineyards, and, of course, the best Taco Bell menu items.
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053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 2)
Bedrock Wine Conversations
On Part Two of our interview with Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard, we learn how Stu was inspired to carve Alder Springs vineyard out of northern Mendocino wilderness after passing on a vineyard known as To Kalon (yes, THAT To Kalon). He shares what it is like to farm grapes in the wilds of Mendocino bear country with zero infrastructure and with environmental conservation in mind. Much like the Under The Wire project itself, Stu’s undertaking on the ridges west of Laytonville has no domestic historic precedent and has been filled with learnings, challenges and, happily, some great...
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053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 1)
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Part 1 On this week’s episode we talked to Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard. In Part One, we talk about Stu’s journey, from combining fruit juice, carbonation and wine in a garage with his high school friend to create a “wine cooler,” to selling his California Coolers brand for $200 million by the time he was 30. It’s the legacy of his California Coolers that has, for better or worse, helped create today’s growing craze for alcoholic seltzers.
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052: June 2024 Under The Wire Release
Bedrock Wine Conversations
Morgan and Chris talk about the wines for the Under The Wire release coming up on Tuesday June 18. 6:51 2018 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 18:00: 2019 Alder Springs Pinot Noir 25:37 Sangiacomo Chardonnay 31:08 2020 Brouseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 41:04 2020 bedrock Old Vine Sparkling Zinfandel
info_outlineChris 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.