Episodes
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.
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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/
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.
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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
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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
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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.
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Chris and Morgan sit down with Chuy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines.
https://www.ordazfamilywines.com/
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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
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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
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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.
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