2023 Bedrock Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard
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The 2023 Zinfandel Monte Rosso comes from Zinfandel vines planted in iron-rich soils prior to 1900. It has open-knit, inviting aromas of dark cherries and currants, cracked pepper, cast iron, Cointreau, thyme and violets. The full-bodied palate pairs concentrated, mineral-driven flavors with fine-grained tannins and juicy acidity, and it has a long, latent finish. It will be long lived in the cellar.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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From the Moon Mountain District, the 2023 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard comes from the cooler north side of the slope and is a youthful magenta color. The nose reveals notes of fresh cracked pepper and bright, red-fruited highlights, as well as layers of blackberry, crushed stones, and fresh earth. The palate has fantastic tension, with mouthwatering acidity, ripe, coiled tannins, and a great finish. It certainly has the structure to age over the coming decade or more. Drink 2025-2040.
The 2023 Zinfandel Monte Rosso Vineyard comes across as quite subdued in this vintage. Almost pure Zinfandel, the 2023 is a lighter wine than usual, as one of Bedrock's two parcels here is north-facing, which was not helpful in this cold, late-ripening year.