Bedrock Wine Conversations – Details, episodes & analysis

In Part 2 of this conversation, Pax and Chris dive deeper into his winemaking, current roster of vineyards, the culture of sharing his cellar with others, his new project Halcon Estate, lessons learned and the future of wine. 

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 Carneros. - 3 pack. 

1:31:40 2023 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County

1:43:35 2023 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Mountain District

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.

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 www.bedrockwineco.com.

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

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! 

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 

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 

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. 

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