2017 Bedrock Heritage Wine Papera Ranch
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The 2017 Papera Ranch Heritage comes from vines planted in 1934—most of this vineyard is planted to Zinfandel, but Bedrock's parcel is planted to about 40% Carignan. "We drop the Carignan to one cluster per shoot," explains winemaker Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, "so it ripens with the Zinfandel." Medium ruby-purple, it's youthfully coiled on the nose, slowly opening to savory aromas of autumn leaves, tree bark and earth with warm blueberries, red berry sparks and white stone fruits. The medium-bodied palate is dense and packed with perfumed fruits, framed by chewy tannins and great freshness, finishing very long and flavorful.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2017 Papera Heritage Wine is one of the most refined wines in this range. Bedrock pulls fruit from a section of the vineyard that has 40% Carignan, along with another 10 varieties that round out the Zinfandel-based field blend, which gives the wine an unusual amount of complexity and nuance. Bright red-toned fruit, sweet, floral aromatics and silky tannins give the Papera much of its incredibly distinctive personality.