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.

Morgan and Chris breakdown the wines in the 2025 Winter Release. Mailing list offer goes live 10/28 and the first time buyers offer drops 11/5. Cheers!

2024 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine - 00:14:45

2023 Alta Vista Old Vine Gewurtztraminer - 00:22:52

2024 Judge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc - 00:28:40

2024 Belloni Zinfandel - 00:38:27

2024 Monte Rosso Zinfandel - 00:43:35

2024 Rossi Ranch Zinfandel - 00:48:30

2024 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wines - 00:55:31

2024 Oakville Farmhouse - 01:02:21

2023 Under The Mountain Heritage Wine - 01:07:30

2024 Evangelho Vineyard Carignan - 01:15:00

2024 Bien Nacido Syrah - 01:19:42

2024 California Syrah - 01:25:20

Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down the wines of the Bedrock 2025 Fall Release.

00:24 — 2023 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine, Dry Creek Valley

13:52 — 2024 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley

18:16 — 2024 Carlisle Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

31:06 — 2024 Old Hill Ranch Heritage, Sonoma Valley

40:02 — 2024 Bedrock Vineyard Carignan, Sonoma Valley

47:57 — 2024 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County

58:26 — 2023 Tres Bonné Red Wine, 51% Sonoma Valley/49% Oakville

1:06:55 — 2020 Calico Syrah, California

Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down the wines of the Bedrock 2025 Fall Release.

22:56 — 2023 Bien Nacido Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley

33:00 — 2024 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley

42:02 — 2024 Cuvee Karatas, Sonoma Valley

50:03 — 2024 Old Vine Zinfandel, California

1:05:15 — 2024 Katushas' Zinfandel, Mokelumne River

1:11:10 — 2024 Evangelho Heritage Wine, Contra Costa County

In this episode Chris, Morgan and Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt break the exciting news that Bedrock Vineyard is now Regenerative Organic Certified! This makes it one of 19 vineyards in the country and one of 24 in the world. They talk about the importance of the certification and dive into the pillars of regenerative viticulture- context, minimal disturbance, diversity, keeping the ground covered, and animal animal integration and how, fundamentally, regenerative farming is about letting nature heal itself while also growing a grape crop. The team also reflects on the wine quality improvements that have come with the integration of these practices and how vines having a greater conversation with the soil make for wines that speak more strongly of place.

On this episode, Chris sits down with Doug Polaner of Polaner Selections in New York—one of the most influential importers and distributors of wine in the U.S. over the past 25 years. Doug has helped shape the tastes of the New York market, played a pivotal role in launching some of the world's most iconic wineries, and even influenced what winemakers produce and how they make it.

The world of wine distribution and importing is rarely in the spotlight—except recently, with all the talk about tariffs and the effects they could have on the wine business. Yet this often-overlooked part of the industry is essential to the success of wineries, restaurants, and retailers alike. Doug offers a rare and insightful look behind the warehouse and cellar door.

He's also been a key part of Bedrock's journey from the early days and remains one of our most trusted partners—and a dear friend. If you find yourself in a wine store or are a buyer in New York or New Jersey, seek out wines they distribute. You will never be disappointed by a wine they represent.

In this episode, Chris and Morgan take a sparkling tour across California as they dive into the wines featured in the upcoming Under The Wire release, going live Tuesday, May 20th.

In the first ever cross-over episode between Bedrock Wine Conversations and The Wine Makers Podcast, Chris and Morgan along with Katie Bundschu (Gundlach Bundschu/Abbot's Passage) join Sam Coturri and the Wine Makers crew to discuss the first S.O.R.B.E.T.. Standing for Sonoma Organic Regenerative Biodynamic Educational Tasting the August 17th event at Fort Mason is San Fransisco will showcase wines from the 2500+ acres of responsibly farmed vineyards within the Sonoma Valley appellation. At around 20% organic, Sonoma Valley has been a historic leader in pushing forward the conversation about progressive farming practices (California agriculture in total is 4-5%) dating back to the 60s and 70s. Morgan, Katie and Sam, all multi-generational winegrowers (Katie is 6th!) explain the motivations for the tasting- chatting about the importance of farming for the next generation to putting a spotlight on the highly historic appellation of Sonoma Valley that is often confused with the greater Sonoma County. Vineyard participants will include Bedrock Vineyard, Montecillo Vineyard and Rossi Ranch while other wineries and wines will be featured from Bucklin, Donum, Hanzell, Hamel, Kamen, Guthrie Family Wines, Stewart Cellars, Repris, Fresc., Marioni, Korbin Kameron, Laurel Glen, Kivelstadt, Once&Future, Under the Wire and more.

In this two-part episode, Morgan and Chris talk about the upcoming special release of Bedrock's first vintage of Detert Vineyard Cabernet Franc on Tuesday, 4/8. They discuss the legendary, historically important site, the gravitas of working with the fruit, and how the wine came together. In part two, Morgan and Chris interview vineyard owner Tom Garrett, discussing his family's long history in Napa, his journey into wine—including founding his own wineries—the origins of the vineyard, and what makes Detert Vineyard the most historic and greatest site for Cabernet Franc in California and one of the finest in the world.