95-Points by Vinous.
The 2023 Evangelho Heritage Wine is fabulous. Intensely floral and lifted, the 2023 is so finessed. Bright red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and lavender all grace the palate. It's another wine in this vintage that is especially vibrant and red-toned. The late harvest, a month later than usual, brought out the best from these own-rooted vines planted in the 1890s. This opens beautifully on the mid-palate and through to the finish.
Blend: 78% Zinfandel, 16% Mourvèdre, 6% Carignan & Alicante Bouschet
 
94-Points by James Suckling
A smooth, broad and berry-soaked wine that is mouth-filling, ripe and rich yet balanced. it combines gorgeous ripe blackberries, black cherries, orange zest and hints of sage and black pepper. Full-bodied and moderately tannic for a bit of grip in the texture. A blend of mostly zinfandel, mourvedre, carignane and several others from an own-rooted vineyard now owned by Bedrock that was planted in the 1890s. Drink now. 
 
94-Points by Wine Spectator.
Robust yet retains a sense of style and polish, with lilting raspberry and cherry flavors laced with sweet anise, savory pepper and dusky spices as this gathers tension toward fine-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Palomino and Clairette Blanche. Drink now through 2035.
 
Winemaker Notes
Like almost everything in the fantastic 2023 vintage, the fruit for this wine was harvested nearly a month later than normal. From vines planted in the 1890s, own-rooted on banks of deep sand a mere mile from the Sacramento River delta, this vineyard has exploded from relative obscurity a decade ago and is now being appreciated for the world-class site it is. The extended hangtime, combined with the natural intensity of the wind-blown, sand dune terroir has made for a dense, vibrant, and classic Evangelho Heritage Wine. Composed of separate, field-blended sections from this iconic vineyard, the final wine is about 78% Zinfandel and 16% Mourvèdre with the balance being Carignan and small amounts of Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Palomino, and even the fruits of a single, huge Clairette Blanche vine. This is as deeply colored an Evangelho as Bedrock can remember making, and this, combined with the natural freshness and perfume from a long growing season, shows off the exuberant black raspberry, curry spice, and salted plum so typical of the site. A truly great Evangelho.
 
Practicing Organic
78% Zinfandel, 16% Mourvèdre, the last 6% is a blend of Carignan, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Palomino, and Clairette Blanche
Contra Costa County AVA
Vines planted in the 1890s
Own rooted vines
Planted in deep sand one mile from the Sacramento River Delta
Fermented in open top tanks
Elevage 11 months in 300L and 600 gal neutral oak puncheons
Native Yeast Fermentation
750 cases made
 
About Bedrock Wine Co.
Preserving California’s Historic Vineyards
Founded in 2007 by Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, son of Ravenswood’s Joel Peterson, Bedrock Wine Company was built with a mission to preserve California’s old-vine vineyards. Many of these sites, dating back to the late 1800s, are cultural treasures of the wine world. Bedrock’s role in saving and rehabilitating these vineyards has been pivotal to California’s viticultural heritage.
Farming and Vineyard Sources
The winery works with dozens of historic sites across Sonoma, Napa, Contra Costa, and Lodi. Farming is organic whenever possible and always guided by low-input practices. Key vineyards include Bedrock Vineyard in Sonoma Valley, planted in 1854; Evangelho Vineyard in Contra Costa County, known for its sandy soils and own-rooted vines; and Pagani Ranch in Sonoma, planted in the 1890s.
Winemaking Philosophy
Morgan applies a minimal intervention approach designed to maximize vineyard expression. Fermentations use native yeasts, extraction is gentle, and maturation takes place in a mix of oak foudres, puncheons, and neutral barrels alongside stainless steel. Whites, including the Sauvignon Blanc Musqué, receive the same careful treatment, showing how texture, aromatic lift, and minerality can coexist.
Wine Style and Reputation
Bedrock’s red wines are vibrant, structured, and complex, balancing ripe California fruit with freshness and longevity. The whites are expressive and textured yet retain energy and precision. Consumers and critics alike value Bedrock for its authenticity, transparency, and devotion to preserving California’s old-vine vineyards.