Bedrock Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Bedrock Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Dark, classic, and beautifully grounded, this Cabernet opens with cassis, black cherry, graphite, cigar box, anise, and a touch of mocha, with just enough herbal edge to keep it feeling savory and composed. On the palate, it brings plenty of depth without losing its shape — concentrated black fruit, firm structure, fresh acidity, and a long mineral finish.

Key Details:

Producer: Bedrock Wine Co. — a Sonoma-based winery led by Morgan Twain-Peterson MW and Chris Cottrell, known for championing California’s historic vineyards and making wines with both character and restraint. While Bedrock is especially famous for old-vine field blends and Zinfandel, the winery also treats Cabernet with the same focus on site, balance, and drinkability.

Region / Appellation: Sonoma County, California, USA. The 2023 bottling draws from several vineyard sources, including Bedrock, Monte Rosso, and Montecillo. 

Varietal: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with 6% Malbec and 4% Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2023

Style : Dry red wine. The wine is aged in barrel with only about 10% new oak, which helps frame the fruit and structure without being heavily oaked.

Why It’s Special: This bottling offers a more transparent, vineyard-conscious take on Sonoma Cabernet, built from a mix of historic and high-quality sites and finished with a restrained oak regimen. The inclusion of Malbec and Cabernet Franc adds color, aromatic lift, and detail, giving the wine more nuance than a straightforward fruit-forward Cabernet profile. 

Food Pairing: Excellent with ribeye, grilled lamb, short ribs, portobello mushrooms, or a steak frites.