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Bedrock Wine Conversations
by Bedrock Wine Co.
Hosts Chris Cottrell and Morgan Twain-Peterson MW talk shop with growers, winemakers, and more from their corner of the California wine world.
Episodes
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075 - Bryan & Katie Flannery of Flannery Beef
On today's episode Bryan and Katie Flannery of Flannery Beef. Yes, this is a wine podcast. But Morgan and I have been huge fans of their steaks for two decades introduced to us by the famed wine critic Robert Parker. And what goes better with a great glass of wine than a great dry age steak? We...
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074 - 2026 Fall Release (Part Two)
Morgan and Chris break down the fall release, which is coming up on Tuesday, July 21. The release will include the first of the reds from the excellent 2025 vintage, including the Bedrock Heritage Wine, Evangelho Heritage Wine, Dolinsek Ranch, and Oakville Farmhouse, whites like Compagni Portis...
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074 - 2026 Fall Release (Part One)
Morgan and Chris break down the fall release, which is coming up on Tuesday, July 21. The release will include the first of the reds from the excellent 2025 vintage, including the Bedrock Heritage Wine, Evangelho Heritage Wine, Dolinsek Ranch, and Oakville Farmhouse, whites like Compagni Portis...
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June 2026 Under The Wire Release
Chris and Morgan break down the wines in the 13th Under The Wire release while talking way too much about the NBA finals. Go Knicks! 2022 Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 00:08:45:11 2019 Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 00:21:03:13 2021 Alder Springs Vineyard Sparkling Pinot…
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Detert Cab Franc Release + Graeme MacDonald on To Kalon's History & Future
Morgan and Chris discuss the 2024 Detert release, followed by an interview with returning guest Graeme MacDonald on the history and current state of the To Kalon vineyard.
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072 - Beth Novak & Aron Weinkauf of Spottswoode Estate
On today's podcast, we interview Beth Novak, President & CEO, and Aron Weinkauf, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager, of Spottswoode Estate. We deeply respect Spottswoode for its farming practices and the wines it produces; they are among our favorites in the valley. Spottswood is a family-owned winery...
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071 - Spring Release Podcast: The Reds (Part 2)
For the February 10 Spring Release, Jake, Morgan, and Chris turn their focus to the reds in the release, with plenty of deep dives into farming along the way. 00:30 - 2024 Evangelho Vineyard Areio e Vento e Amor 12:25 - 2024 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 18:20 - 2024 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine...
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070 - Spring Release Podcast: Lulu & Whites (Part 1)
For the February 10 Spring Release, Chris and Morgan are joined by Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt to unpack the 2024 and 2025 vintages and dive into the whites and rosé featured in the release. 01:02 - 2025 and 2024 vintage talk 23:04 - 2025 Ode To Lulu Rose 30:30 - 2025 Sonoma Valley...
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069 - Ode To Lulu Bag-in-Box Rosé
Morgan and Chris kick off the year talking about the 2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-in-Box Rosé. The release goes live Tuesday, January 13.
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068 - Bob Lindquist of Lindquist Family Wines
Morgan and Chris have a conversation with Bob Lindquist, formerly of Qupe and now of Lindquist Family Wines. Bob was one of the original Rhône Rangers and has made some of the greatest wines in California over the past 40 years.
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067 - Pax Mahle of Pax Wines (Part Two)
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.
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067: Pax Mahle of Pax Wines
Pax Mahle has been shaping California wine for more than 25 years. In Part One of this two-part conversation, Chris sits down with Pax to hear about growing up in Florida with two hippie parents, finding his way into the wine world through restaurants and retail, and ultimately building his...
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066: 2025 Winter Release
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...
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065: 2025 Fall Release (Part 2)
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,...
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065: 2025 Fall Release (Part 1)
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…
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064: Regenerative Organic Certified!
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…
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063: Doug Polaner of Polaner Selections
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...
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062: May 2025 Under The Wire Release
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. 7:40 - 2021 Solomon Hills vineyard Sparkling Pinot Noir 15:50 - 2021 Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 28:38 -...
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Announcing S.O.R.B.E.T. (Sonoma Organic Regenerative Biodynamic Educational Tasting) w/ Sam Coturri and Katie Bundschu
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...
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060 - 2023 Bedrock Detert Vineyard Release & an Interview with Tom Garrett, Winemaker & Owner of Detert Family Wines
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...
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2025 Spring Release Show
Chris and Morgan break down the Spring 2025 release! 8:05 2024 Ode to Lulu Rosé, California 16:49 2024 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 19:31 2023 Judge Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Bennett Valley 26:17 2023 Evangelho Carignan, Contra Costa 33:48 2023 Evangelho Aerio e Vento e Amor, Ode…
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2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-In-A-Box Release
Chris and Morgan break down their second 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 how in just one year the demand for quality wine in a box has exploded. Release goes live...
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Winter 2024 Release
Morgan and Chris break down the wines in the Winter Release from the "vaquita" 2023 vintage. To find these wines and to sign up for future releases go to www.bedrockwineco.com. 11:48 - 2023 Cuvée Karatas Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 21:09 - 2023 Bien Nacido Roussanne 26:10 - 2023 Wirz Vineyard Old…
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056: MJ Towler AKA The Black Wine Guy
Today Chris chats with MJ Towler of the Beats, Vines and Life Podcast, formerly the Black Wine Guy Experience. MJ talks about his journey from a Jersey kid to discovering wine to starting one of the most popular wine podcasts in the world. Chris was interviewed by MJ in November 2023 and in three...
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055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 2
In part two of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris, and Casey continue to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime 2023 vintage and talk through the rest of the wines: 8:22 2023 Banfield Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 17:24 2023 Dolinsek Ranch Heritage Wine, Russian River Valley 21:41 2023...
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055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 1
In part one of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris and Casey discuss what made 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime vintage and break down the first half of the wines: 23:10 2023 Compagni Portis Heritage Wine, Sonoma Valley 30:35 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Valley 37:25 2023 2023 Old…
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054: Early Summer 2024 Vit Team Check-In
Morgan and Chris check in with Bedrock Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt and Viticulturist Casey Barton then take some questions from listeners. Topics include the '24 growing season so far, soil health, frost and rain, wild animal encounters, whether or not the moon effects plant growth…
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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 To Kalon). He shares what it is like to farm grapes in the wilds of...
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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 a "wine cooler," to selling his California Coolers brand for $200 million…
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052: 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 41:04 2020 bedrock Old Vine Sparkling...
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051 - Steve Edmunds
Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.
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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/
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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 Cabernet Sauvignon 35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon
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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 - 2022 Evangelho Vineyard 'Areio e Vento e Amor' Red Wine 1:02:29 - 2022...
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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 how wonderful yet dangerous it is to have a box of Lulu in your...
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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.
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046 - Macario Montoya
Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.
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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 Montecillo Cabernet
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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 - 2022 A Buffalo in Montana - Ode to Joel Zinfandel 56:11 -...
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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.
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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/
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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 Zinfandel 36:44 - 2022 Beeson Ranch...
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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 Semillon 50:51 - 2022 Judge Sauvignon Blanc 59:43 -...
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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.
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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 - 2018 Sangiacomo Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 48:13…
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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/
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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 Jason, President and Director of Winemaking…
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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 Jason, President and Director of Winemaking…
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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 Cabernet Sauvignon 40:12 - 2021 Massa Vineyard Cabernet...
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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 Sauvignon Blanc 42:20 - 2021 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 52:31 - 2021...
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