Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Has gone to sleep a little since last year. I’ll give my other bottle a couple years hibernation.
Has gone to sleep a little since last year. I’ll give my other bottle a couple years hibernation.
Jun 5th, 2018
I know I should have waited but I just had to have it with smoked pork shoulder, pulled pork. it was near perfect.
I know I should have waited but I just had to have it with smoked pork shoulder, pulled pork. it was near perfect.
Jul 3rd, 2017
Medium to deep ruby red. Tight on the nose with light notes of anise, bramble berries, and a little dirty. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Tons of layers, hard to distinguish some of them. Some savory layers on the palate with dark berries and thicker than the Evangelho. A touch of heat but tons of potential. Dry and long finish. Drink from 2019 till 2028. (93+)
Medium to deep ruby red. Tight on the nose with light notes of anise, bramble berries, and a little dirty. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and full bodied. Tons of layers, hard to distinguish some of them. Some savory layers on the palate with dark berries and thicker than the Evangelho. A touch of heat but tons of potential. Dry and long finish. Drink from 2019 till 2028. (93+)
Mar 15th, 2017
The Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley was originally planted in 1854 by Civil War generals William “Tecumseh” Sherman and “Fightin” Joe Hooker (from left). It would be passed on to George Washington Whitman (Walt Whitman's younger brother) and then to the former American Consul to China Eli T. Shepherd (no pic), before being purchased by Senator George Hearst in 1888. He planted most of the vines that exist today, which were some of the first to be planted on American rootstock. #merica
The Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley was originally planted in 1854 by Civil War generals William “Tecumseh” Sherman and “Fightin” Joe Hooker (from left). It would be passed on to George Washington Whitman (Walt Whitman's younger brother) and then to the former American Consul to China Eli T. Shepherd (no pic), before being purchased by Senator George Hearst in 1888. He planted most of the vines that exist today, which were some of the first to be planted on American rootstock. #merica
Mar 3rd, 2017
Where do you start with 19 different varieties planted in 1888. Anyway, nice wine with Cab notes to start; chocolate, herbs and some veg and then to some Zin elements all on the nose. The taste was smooth but did not show much. The finish was okay with a bit of tannin. I did a hard decant about 2 hours before dinner so it should have opened up. Of course I expect more from Bedrock but never seem to get it. Only have about 10 bottles of different Bedrocks in my cellar so will force myself to get to them shortly; YIKES!!
Where do you start with 19 different varieties planted in 1888. Anyway, nice wine with Cab notes to start; chocolate, herbs and some veg and then to some Zin elements all on the nose. The taste was smooth but did not show much. The finish was okay with a bit of tannin. I did a hard decant about 2 hours before dinner so it should have opened up. Of course I expect more from Bedrock but never seem to get it. Only have about 10 bottles of different Bedrocks in my cellar so will force myself to get to them shortly; YIKES!!
Jun 9th, 2024A beauty from a vineyard once owned by General William Tecumseh Sherman.
A beauty from a vineyard once owned by General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Jan 21st, 2018
