Bedrock Wine Co. 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County

Bedrock Wine Co. 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County

Item Number: 18572

UPC: None

Country: USA
Region: California
Sub Region: Sonoma
Appellation/AVA: Sonoma County
Estate Grown Wine: No
Vintage: 2021
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Type: Wine - Red
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 14.5
Total Acidity: 5.7
pH: 3.74

Aging: 15 months in 50% new oak
Fining: No
Filtration: No
Yeast: Native

Bedrock Notes: "For the last few years, this wine has been made as a home for a few extra barrels of Monte Rosso and Montecillo that don’t necessarily fit into the single vineyard wines. I think this has resulted in a very nice wine for the price, but we were limited in our ability to sculpt the wine in the same way as our Old Vine Zin or California Syrah, which we view as our “Intro to Bedrock” offerings.

For a couple reasons, we had the opportunity to start shaping this wine a bit more in 2021. First, after decades of selling Bedrock Vineyard Cabernet to other wineries, we moved a chunk of the fruit in-house, which means we can dial in the farming to the needs of this blend. Second, the extra volume of fruit allows us to adjust our vinification techniques and cooperage selection, pushing this wine towards a bit more plushness from valley floor fruit (and toning down a little of the austerity naturally built into our mountain sites). This is still a serious wine that I think will develop better than most Cab in the price range but I think the improved focus has made this both a bit more complete and friendlier for your average weeknight." - Morgan & Chris

Vintage Review by Vinous 8/3/2023: “After a very challenging 2020, Sonoma bounces back big time with a fabulous vintage in 2021. Bold Pinots, savory Syrahs, vibrant Chardonnays and nuanced Zinfandels are all part of the mix. Two thousand twenty-one is the best Sonoma vintage since 2018. While that may not be saying all that much in terms of the time elapsed, the 2021s are both very high in quality and consistent across the board. It’s a vintage full of stunning, compelling wines.”