Bedrock Wine Conversations

Apr 04 2025 75 ep. 84 mins 54
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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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060 - 2023 Bedrock Detert Vineyard Release & an Interview with Tom Garrett, Winemaker & Owner of Detert Family Wines

Apr 04 2025 153 mins  
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�

2025 Spring Release Show

Feb 06 2025 115 mins  
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 to Frank, Contra Costa 45:20 2023 Bedrock Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley 54:50 2023 Bel

2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-In-A-Box Release

Jan 10 2025 44 mins  
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 Tuesday, 1/14/2025.

Winter 2024 Release

Oct 24 2024 99 mins  
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 Vine Riesling 32:29 - 2023 Evangelho Old Vine Zinfandel 39:02 - 2023 Bedrock Vineyard

056: MJ Towler AKA The Black Wine Guy

Oct 01 2024 96 mins  
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 to four weeks Morgan’s episode will be released.. MJ has interviewed many incredibl

055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 2

Jul 20 2024 67 mins  
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 Carlisle Vineyard Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 26:54 2023 Beeson Ranch Zinfandel, Dry C

055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 1

Jul 19 2024 88 mins  
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 Vine Zinfandel, California 50:34 2023 Bedrock Vineyard Heritage Wine - Sonoma Valley 1:

054: Early Summer 2024 Vit Team Check-In

Jul 02 2024 67 mins  
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, most and least problematic vineyards, and, of course, the best Taco Bell menu items.

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 2)

Jun 18 2024 78 mins  
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 Mendocino bear country with zero infrastructure and with environmental conservation in

053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 1)

Jun 17 2024 63 mins  
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 by the time he was 30. It’s the legacy of his California Coolers that has, fo