Bedrock Wine Conversations

By Bedrock Wine Co.

What's Bedrock Wine Conversations about?

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

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Bedrock Wine Conversations episodes:

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...
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...
06.14.2024
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...
06.03.2024
051 - Steve Edmunds
Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.
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/
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...
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 -...
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...
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.
12.06.2023
046 - Macario Montoya
Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.
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...
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...
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.
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/
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...
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...
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.
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...
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. https://www.ladyofthesunshinewines.com/ https://www.scaroftheseawines.com/
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...
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...
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...
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...
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/
01.03.2023
035 - Harvest Update (Winery)
Chris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Co-Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines, and Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Desire Lines, to discuss the winery side of the 2022 wine harvest.
11.07.2022
034 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)
Chris and Morgan sit down with Sarah Prior, Vineyard Manager, Bedrock, and Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos, to discuss the vineyard side of the 2022 wine harvest.
10.20.2022
033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 2)
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 00:14 - 2021 Evangelho Vineyard Carignan 11:06 - 2021 Ángeles de Arena Syrah 25:40 - 2021 Hudson Vineyard Syrah 34:03 - 2021 Montecillo Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon...
10.20.2022
033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 1)
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 06:48 - 2021 California Syrah 17:12 - 2021 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 24:56 - 2021 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 30:22 - 2021 Dolinsek Heritage Wine 37:45 -...
09.23.2022
032 - Pat Wirz
Chris sits down with Pat Wirz, the GOAT of the Cienaga Valley.
08.18.2022
031 - Q&A
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie sit down with Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Desire Lines, to answer some listener questions.
07.13.2022
030 - 2022 Fall Release
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Fall Release. 07:39 - 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel 15:34 - 2021 Evangelho Heritage Wine 26:13 - 2021 The Bedrock Heritage Wine 30:31 - 2021 Pagani Ranch Heritage Wine 38:55 -...
05.16.2022
029 - 2022 Under The Wire Release
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2022 Release. 24:28: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 35:02: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Pinot Noir 47:09: 2017 Brosseau Sparkling Chardonnay 58:58: 2016 Sangiacomo Sparkling Chardonnay 1:11:22: 2018 Heron Lake...
05.10.2022
028 - Claire & David Ramey
Chris and Morgan sit down with Claire Ramey, Co-President of Ramey Wine Cellars, and David Ramey, Owner/Winemaker of Ramey Wine Cellars.
03.16.2022
027 - Cathy Corison
Chris sits down with Cathy Corison, Owner/Winemaker of Corison Winery. https://www.corison.com/
02.01.2022
026 - 2022 Spring Release
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Spring Release. 08:05 - 2021 Ode to Lulu 20:08 - 2021 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 27:56 - 2019 Alta Vista Gewurztraminer 36:16 - 2020 Limerick Lane Zinfandel 40:20 - 2020...
01.14.2022
025 - Carole Meredith (Part 2)
Chris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/
01.14.2022
025 - Carole Meredith (Part 1)
Chris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/
11.07.2021
024 - 2021 Winter Release
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Winter Release. 06:27: 2020 Bien Nacido Chardonnay 16:49: 2020 Cuvee Karatas 26:00: 2020 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 33:40: 2020 Teldeschi Ranch Zinfandel 41:10: 2020 California Syrah 50:51: 2020 Pato Vineyard...
10.07.2021
023 - 2021 Harvest Update
Chris and Morgan give a full update on the ongoing 2021 harvest, with Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock, and Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker for Bedrock.
09.30.2021
022 - Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken
Chris and Morgan sit down with Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken, Owners/Winemakers of Holus Bolus and The Joy Fantastic.
09.20.2021
021 - Cody & Emily Rasmussen
Husband and wife duo, Cody Rasmussen (Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Owner, Desire Lines) and Emily Rasmussen (Owner, Desire Lines) discuss their Californian origin story, the early days of Bedrock, and their upcoming Fall release for their own label, Desire Lines. ...
08.04.2021
020 - Michael Cruse (Part 2)
Chris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.
08.04.2021
020 - Michael Cruse (Part 1)
Chris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.
07.19.2021
019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 2)
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 03:51: 2020 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 11:35: 2020 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 17:56: 2020 Esola Vineyard Zinfandel 25:15: 2020 Schmiedt Road Zinfandel 32:39: 2019 Enz Vineyard Heritage Wine...
07.19.2021
019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 1)
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 21:26: 2020 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 30:23: 2020 Staves of Waidhofen Sauvignon Blanc 37:45: 2020 Old Vine Zinfandel 43:46: 2020 Evangelho Heritage Wine 53:37: 2020 The Bedrock...
06.28.2021
018 - 2021 Under The Wire Release
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2021 Release. 13:15: 2017 Under the Wire Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard...
06.10.2021
017 - Q&A Crew Show (Grab Bag Questions!)
Chris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.
06.10.2021
017 - Q&A Crew Show (Farming Focus)
Chris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.
04.21.2021
016 - Ian Brand
Chris sits down with Ian Brand, Owner/Winemaker of I. Brand & Family Winery.
04.01.2021
015 - Will Bucklin (Part 2)
Chris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.

What's Bedrock Wine Conversations about?

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Bedrock Wine Conversations episodes:

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 2)

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 1)

June 2024 Under The Wire Release

051 - Steve Edmunds

050 - Perennial Grazing

049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 2)

049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 1)

048 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rose Bag in Box Release

047 - Harvest Update (Winery)

046 - Macario Montoya

045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 2)

045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 1)

044 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)

043 - Chuy & Eppie Ordaz

042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 2)

042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 1)

041 - Bill Brosseau

040 - 2023 Under the Wire Release

039 - Gina & Mikey Giugni

038 - Jason Jardine (Part 2)

038 - Jason Jardine (Part 1)

037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 2)

037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 1)

036 - Mike Officer

035 - Harvest Update (Winery)

034 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)

033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 2)

033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 1)

032 - Pat Wirz

031 - Q&A

030 - 2022 Fall Release

029 - 2022 Under The Wire Release

028 - Claire & David Ramey

027 - Cathy Corison

026 - 2022 Spring Release

025 - Carole Meredith (Part 2)

025 - Carole Meredith (Part 1)

024 - 2021 Winter Release

023 - 2021 Harvest Update

022 - Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken

021 - Cody & Emily Rasmussen

020 - Michael Cruse (Part 2)

020 - Michael Cruse (Part 1)

019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 2)

019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 1)

018 - 2021 Under The Wire Release

017 - Q&A Crew Show (Grab Bag Questions!)

017 - Q&A Crew Show (Farming Focus)

016 - Ian Brand

015 - Will Bucklin (Part 2)

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