Bedrock Wine Conversations

Hosts Chris Cottrell and Morgan Twain-Peterson MW talk shop with growers, winemakers, and more from their corner of the California wine world.

2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-In-A-Box Release 01/10/2025

2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-In-A-Box Release 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. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/34806390

Winter 2024 Release 10/25/2024

Winter 2024 Release 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 1:24:00 - 2023 Ode To Lucie Bedrock Vineyard Mourvedre 1:29:25 - 2023 Montecillo Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/33608822

056: MJ Towler AKA The Black Wine Guy 10/02/2024

056: MJ Towler AKA The Black Wine Guy 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! /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/33294412

055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 2 07/20/2024

055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 2 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 /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/32227707

055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 1 07/19/2024

055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 1 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 /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/32210917

054: Early Summer 2024 Vit Team Check-In 07/03/2024

054: Early Summer 2024 Vit Team Check-In 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. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/31982597

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 2) 06/18/2024

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 2) 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 successes /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/31786412

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 1) 06/18/2024

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 1) 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. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/31785607

052: June 2024 Under The Wire Release 06/14/2024

052: June 2024 Under The Wire Release 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 /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/31753902

051 - Steve Edmunds 06/03/2024

051 - Steve Edmunds Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/31559037

050 - Perennial Grazing 03/28/2024

050 - Perennial Grazing Chris, Morgan, and Jake Neustadt (Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos) sit down with Christian Cain and Shannon Waldron, the owners and shepherds of Perennial Grazing. https://www.perennialgrazing.org/ /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/30578553

049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 2) 01/31/2024

049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 2) Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 00:22 - 2022 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine 12:16 - 2022 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 21:50 - 2022 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 26:05 - 2022 Sonoma Country Cabernet Sauvignon 35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/29724868

049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 1) 01/31/2024

049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 1) Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 21:02 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rosé 34:04 - 2023 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 41:06 - 2022 Wirz Vineyard Riesling 45:44 - 2022 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 54:11 - 2022 Evangelho Vineyard ‘Areio e Vento e Amor’ Red Wine 1:02:29 - 2022 Nervo Ranch Heritage /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/29724823

048 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rose Bag in Box Release 01/08/2024

048 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rose Bag in Box Release Chris and Morgan break down their first ever 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 a warning about how wonderful yet dangerous it is to have a box of Lulu in your refrigerator! /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/29392448

047 - Harvest Update (Winery) 12/27/2023

047 - Harvest Update (Winery) Chris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse (Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines) and Seph Scheid (Cellarmaster, Bedrock) to break down the winery side of the 2023 wine harvest. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/29243078

046 - Macario Montoya 12/06/2023

046 - Macario Montoya Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/28955148

045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 2) 11/03/2023

045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 2) Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release. 00:20 - 2021 Vineyard Under the Mountain Heritage 10:04 - 2022 Oakville Farmhouse 16:18 - 2022 Evangelho Carignan 26:42 - 2022 Angeles de Arena Syrah 35:55 - 2022 Montecillo Cabernet /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/28508657

045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 1) 11/03/2023

045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 1) Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release. 10:13 - 2022 Cuvee Karatas 21:55 - 2022 California Syrah 27:41 - 2022 Carlisle Zinfandel 31:59 - 2022 Papera Ranch Heritage 38:05 - 2022 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 46:07 - 2022 A Buffalo in Montana - Ode to Joel Zinfandel 56:11 - 2022 Pato Heritage 1:02:55 - 2022 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/28508633

044 - Harvest Update (Vineyards) 09/29/2023

044 - Harvest Update (Vineyards) Chris 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. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/28180253

043 - Chuy & Eppie Ordaz 08/21/2023

043 - Chuy & Eppie Ordaz Chris and Morgan sit down with Chuy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines. https://www.ordazfamilywines.com/ /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/27811296

042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 2) 07/16/2023

042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 2) Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 00:12 - 2022 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 14:19 - 2022 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine 21:54 - 2022 Katushas' Vineyard Zinfandel 36:44 - 2022 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel 48:25 - 2021 Ode to Lucien Red Wine 56:49 - 2021 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/27477477

042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 1) 07/16/2023

042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 1) Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 30:20 - 2022 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine 38:03 - 2022 Bien Nacido Roussanne 45:10 - 2022 Monte Rosso Semillon 50:51 - 2022 Judge Sauvignon Blanc 59:43 - 2022 Old Vine Zinfandel 1:08:43 - 2022 The Bedrock Heritage Wine 1:21:14 - 2022 Evangelho Heritage Wine /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/27477471

041 - Bill Brosseau 05/15/2023

041 - Bill Brosseau Chris chats with Bill Brosseau, of Brosseau Vineyard, about the history of the Chalone AVA, his family’s wild journey to planting their vineyard, and what makes the wines from the area so unique. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/26840508

040 - 2023 Under the Wire Release 05/03/2023

040 - 2023 Under the Wire Release The 2023 Under the Wire release launches on May 16, 2023. Chris and Morgan break down the wines of the 2023 Under the Wire release. 07:48 - 2019 Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 26:15 - 2017 Chuy Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 37:09 - 2018 Sangiacomo Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 48:13 - 2018 Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir 57:07 - 2019 Bedrock Vineyard Sparkling Old Vine Zinfandel 1:07:37 - 2019 Oakville Farmhouse Sparkling Old Vine Field Blend /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/26732037

039 - Gina & Mikey Giugni 04/27/2023

039 - Gina & Mikey Giugni In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Gina Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Lady of the Sunshine, and Mikey Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Scar of the Sea. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/26670885

038 - Jason Jardine (Part 2) 03/22/2023

038 - Jason Jardine (Part 2) After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic and prized estates, Hanzell Vineyards. In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/26301237

038 - Jason Jardine (Part 1) 03/22/2023

038 - Jason Jardine (Part 1) After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley’s most historic and prized estates, Hanzell Vineyards. In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason, President and Director of Winemaking at Hanzell. /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/26301210

037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 2) 02/13/2023

037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 2) Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Spring Release. 00:16 - 2021 Gambrels of the Sky Grenache 17:48 - 2021 Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 26:22 - 2021 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 40:12 - 2021 Massa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/25912674

037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 1) 02/13/2023

037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 1) Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Spring Release. 03:53 - 2022 Ode to Lulu Rose 26:19 - 2022 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 34:03 - 2022 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 42:20 - 2021 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 52:31 - 2021 Evangelho Vineyard ‘Aerio e Vento e Amor’ Red Wine 1:01:02 - 2021 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 1:05:49 - 2021 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine 1:11:24 - 2021 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine 1:20:32 - 2021 Oakville Farmhouse Heritage Wine /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/25912626

036 - Mike Officer 01/23/2023

036 - Mike Officer Chris and Morgan sit down with Mike Officer, Co-Owner/Winemaker of Carlisle Winery & Vineyards. https://www.carlislewinery.com/ /episode/index/show/bedrockwineco/id/25698480

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