Rudius - Bedrock Vineyard Red 2016
Rudius Description
Made from vines planted in 1888 in the heart of Sonoma Valley, this is a true California heritage blend. It was common practice in the early days of California viticulture to plant “field blends” — interplanting many diverse varietals including Carignan, Black Muscat, Alicante Bouche, and Mourvédre with a good deal of Zinfandel. This beautifully complex mix creates a unique wine that has the aromatic hallmarks of a well-balanced Rhone but with the power and structure of a true California Zin. The Bedrock Vineyard Red Wine shows the rich brambly purple fruits with delicate undertones of violet, black pepper and dried lavender, complimented by long subtle tannins that carry the wine through to an amazingly long finish. This is always a strong favorite among our “Rhone” lineup despite hailing from the capitol of New World Zin. We have no doubt that when this wine hits your glass you will wholeheartedly agree, this is just the ticket for the closeted Rhone lover.
We love each vineyard in the Rudius portfolio for its uniqueness and exceptional quality, but Bedrock holds special meaning for the Rudius team. Like owners Morgan and Joel Peterson, we strongly believe that the history of California wine is deeply rooted in heritage varietals and classic field blends, planted by European immigrants centuries ago. And this is precisely what can be found at Bedrock Vineyard. Old World varietals such as Alicante Bouche, Black Muscat and Cinsaut thrive in the alluvial soils at the base of Moon Mountain, ripening early in Sonoma’s hot harvest days. In 2007 the Peterson family became the stewards of the land and vines, recognizing the potential of this rare historic planting. Preserving the vines and paying homage to the farmers that came before them, vintage after vintage they continued to farm the 22 varietals found in this block to consistently produce quality fruit. In the cellar, we strive to pay our respects to the land by making a wine that is purely driven by the character of the site — no new oak and purely native fermentations result in a mixed-blacks blend that always speaks to the vintage, the vines and the hands that have tended it.
Price: $44.99
In Mixed Case: $38.24
Quantity Available: 14
