Robert Parker: "Everybody should recognize the incredible speed at which Morgan Twain-Peterson has built his Bedrock Wine Co. into a world-class performer. Moreover, few people have done more to preserve and save heritage/ancient-vine vineyards than Peterson. Here is his new lineup of wines that shows his creative Midas touch for coaxing full character out of his diverse terroirs and blends. His commitment to excellence is something to admire."

From the winery: We take great pride in this being one of the best value-priced wines in California and the excellent vintage has made for quite the banger.  A blend of declassified barrels from a number of vineyards, this is dominated by fruit sourced from Nolan Ranch, White Hawk, and Bien Nacido in Santa Barbara County.  All lots were fermented with indigenous yeasts and 20-50% whole clusters were included to add perfume and spice.  Aging was done predominately in neutral French oak puncheons and demi-muid in an attempt to make this as purely about the variety as possible.  Full of dark fruit, charcuterie, and grilled pepper, this wine is distinctly Syrah—hopefully as beautiful as it is primal.  As I write this, I am cozied up to the counter at Bell’s in Los Alamos enjoying an early lunch of steak frites after a morning sampling at Bien Nacido and cannot help but think how wonderfully this wine would match the perfectly cooked Coulotte steak dripping with butter compounded with fresh garden herbs.  Next time…"