Bedrock Wine Conversations

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 that cares not just about the vines they farm or the wines they produce, but also the people involved in making them. The estate has a long history, and it is one of the only vineyards in California certified regenerative organic, which we obviously love. We dive into the property's history, Beth and Aron's journey, their industry-leading progressive farming and winemaking practices, and what Napa needs going forward.

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 25:00 - 2024 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 32:40 - 2024 Ode To Joel Zinfandel aka A Buffalo in Montana 44:25 - 2024 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 54:30 - 2024 Montecillo Vineyard Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

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 Sauvignon Blanc 00:40:25 - 2024 Wirz Old Vine Riesling 00:45:10 - 2024 Alta Vista Old Vine Gewurztraminer

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.

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.

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.

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 namesake winery — losing it, then fighting to get it back. They also dive into the Wind Gap years, a project that helped define the fresher, more balanced "New California" style. Pax's journey is full of remarkable achievements, good times, and hard-earned lessons, all while producing wines in a wide variety of styles, working with vineyards across the state, and spending time with some of the most influential winemakers from around the world. This is a candid, fun, deep-dive conversation, packed with insight and stories from a true 21st-century California wine pioneer who is also a dear friend.

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 2024 Belloni Zinfandel - 00:38:27 2024 Monte Rosso Zinfandel - 00:43:35 2024 Rossi Ranch Zinfandel - 00:48:30 2024 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wines - 00:55:31 2024 Oakville Farmhouse - 01:02:21 2023 Under The Mountain Heritage Wine - 01:07:30 2024 Evangelho Vineyard Carignan - 01:15:00 2024 Bien Nacido Syrah - 01:19:42 2024 California Syrah - 01:25:20

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, Russian River Valley 18:16 — 2024 Carlisle Zinfandel, Russian River Valley 31:06 — 2024 Old Hill Ranch Heritage, Sonoma Valley 40:02 — 2024 Bedrock Vineyard Carignan, Sonoma Valley 47:57 — 2024 Shake Ridge Barbera, Amador County 58:26 — 2023 Tres Bonné Red Wine, 51% Sonoma Valley/49% Oakville 1:06:55 — 2020 Calico Syrah, California

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, Sonoma Valley 42:02 — 2024 Cuvee Karatas, Sonoma Valley 50:03 — 2024 Old Vine Zinfandel, California 1:05:15 — 2024 Katushas' Zinfandel, Mokelumne River 1:11:10 — 2024 Evangelho Heritage Wine, Contra Costa County