Nice place for wine tasting. Pleasant ambience and knowledgeable servers. Their wines are reasonably priced and good. read more

Hidden Gem for wine tasting in Sonoma Square. Great wines, complex, and unique yet delicious. Great service. Will definitely be going back when in Sonoma. read more

Bedrock Wine Company - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Wine is like the incarnation--it is both divine and human -- Paul Tillich Divine and human are also the remaining old vines still surviving in California. Old vines that Bedrock cultivated into lovely, soulful wines; similar to what the folks at Ridge do. My favorite wines from Bedrock come from the Monte Rosso vineyard, lovely Cabernets and zins. They do other amazing stuff in places like Evanghelo, Old Hill, etc. Plus they have one of my favorite value plays in their entry level Old Vine zin which comes from multiple vineyards. Along with their basic Syrah, at $24 it punches well above weight. I popped in to pick up my club order and have a tasting. The tasting room is off of the Sonoma Plaza in the quaint Hooker House (the general, not a prostitute). I was surprised by how lovely their sparkling wine was...I added a bottle to my order. The rest of the tasting was of a few current stuff and a few older gems. I really liked the 2016 Evanghelo from an urban vineyard in Oakley. Highly recommend tasting here and getting in their list! You won't be disappointed! read more

Bedrock Wine Company - One of my favorite wineries... - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

One of the best wine tastings I've ever been to. Bedrock is in an old historic home tucked away in Sonoma. Our server provided incredible hospitality. He was knowledgeable and paired a perfect tasting for us. Not only was the wine amazing but the charcuterie board was one of a kind. I will be recommending Bedrock to anyone going to Sonoma. read more

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What a wonderful tasting experience . A must try if in Sonoma. Great environment to enjoy a spring day. We left with a case to enjoy through out the summer ! Thank you ! Kristen read more

Bedrock Wine Company - Fine wine - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Wines at Bedrock Wine Co. have got it pretty darn good. They are poured into Zalto Denk'Art Universal stemmed wine glasses so delicate you'd think they barely weigh anything at all. They are served on tiny wooden tables in tiny wooden rooms surrounded by large format portraits of the women and men who raised the grapes in the various vineyards from which they were sourced. They have incredibly detailed tasting notes prepared for them that are printed out separately for each flight and carefully displayed in leather bound jackets with a semi translucent paper liner (you can take the tasting notes home but not all the rest, obviously). Each wine is like a child. Well, a child created from grapes harvested each year from some very old, deeply rooted vines that are older than Donald Trump in most cases, and even older than Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, too, if you must know. The Peterson family from which the head winemaker, Morgan T-P., hails belongs to Sonoma County Zinfandel royalty, even if the fabled Ravenswood Winery and iconic wine label are no more (Thanks, Gallo. Thanks for nothing!). But Bedrock Wine Co. is more than simply the next generation of a well known and well respected wine making family. It's also an entirely new generation of innovative, audacious looking faces plus some incredible, hidden gem type places for sourcing superb grapes to make rather quite memorable wines: from places like the Alder Springs Vineyard In Mendocino County, the Wirz Vineyard In San Benito County, and the Hirsch Vineyard in the West Sonoma Coast, from which in this latter case an exquisite Blanc de Noir sparkling Pinot Noir wine ($85) is produced. Get a bottle if you still can. My advice to all you old vine fanatics out there is that you shouldn't just come here for the Zinfandel heritage field blends. The ones I was able to try on my first visit were across the board distinctive and well made wines, if somewhat youthful upon release (2018 vintages, in this case). However, at the end of the leisurely, two hour tasting, I was tilting quite heavily towards the other wines in the ever shifting Bedrock Wine Co. portfolio - and that isn't just the generous pours of wine talkin' neither. For example, the Sauvignon Blanc and the Sémillon/Sauvignon Musque whites are both pretty special, as is the Under the Wire Alder Springs Vineyard sparkling Pinot Noir. And the best red wines on the menu imo aren't even Zins at all, but rather the Syrahs, especially the Hudson Vineyard Carneros Syrah that our wine guide (a seasoned tasting room veteran and former Ravenswood manager) generously offered as a bonus pour at the end of our visit. If you like the smells and sensations of bacon fat and rose petals drifting through campfire smoke on a cool autumn evening while eating grilled lamb kofta straight from the wooden skewer as you watch the sun set from an outdoor patio high up in the Mayacamas Mountains, well that's exactly the sort of time, place, and al fresco meal that your Hudson Vineyard "T'n'S Blocks" Carneros Syrah would pair well with. And of course the "Hookster" historic angle is pretty cool, too, if you're into American Civil War generals and undocumented early immigration by East Coast white dudes to the "formerly known as the Bear Republic" U.S. State of California after it had been annexed by the feds in Washington, D.C. from the government of Mexico. Not that grape vines who are pushing 100 years of age care much about politics or military history. At least, that's what the wines tell me when I swirl my Zalto glass gently about, press my nose below the rim, inhale slowly, and listen. In conclusion, please don't miss out on the Bedrock Wine Co. if you are anywhere near Sonoma Plaza (in Topeka, Kansas, for example) anytime in the next few decades. Also, OSO Sonoma only charges a $15 corkage fee for local wine, and a chilled 2016 Cuvee Karatas white wine goes great with Chef David Bush's famous Dungeness crab deviled eggs, his rockfish and king salmon ceviche, his Baja shrimp tacos, and a mixed dozen raw oysters from British Columbian and Baja Californian waters. Just in case you get hungry from all that fine sparkling and heritage wine. And this part - unlike that Syrah at sunset lamb kofta BBQ thing in the Mayacamas Mountains mentioned earlier - really did happen! Really. And you could ask Dave all about it, too, except he was sick that day and wasn't working the kitchen floor when I visited. Because if he had been there, I'd have poured him a glass of that Karatas heritage wine in, like, a heartbeat. Happy Five Year anniversary and all, if late by about three months (October 2019). Not that the Sémillon and Sauvignon Musque grapes minded being a bit late for the party, either. That's what they told me, at any rate. And when have you ever known wine grapes to lie? read more

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What a hidden gem! I'm calling this find a hidden gem because we had a little bit of a struggle finding it.You had to walk through an alcove to to get to it, but what a great find! We were having lunch down the street and arrived to town quite early so we decided to see if one of the local wineries could squeeze us in for a tasting. I checked Yelp to see which locations were open and as soon as I named Bedrock one of my girlfriends said let's check it out. I've had some of their wine before and it was great. We tried not to get our hopes up though as they are documented as being by appointment only. So it took us about ten minutes to figure out that one side of the park was east and the other side was west and then to find it through the alcove. Upon arrival I was excited to see it was housed in a historic home and not just any historic home, the home of Gen Joseph Hooker, Union General during the Civil War! He was stationed in California between the Mexican American War and the US Civil War. He planted some of the original vines. This is the winery of this history teacher's dreams! Fortuitously, the winery had a cancellation and was able to fit us in for tasting that morning and I am so glad they did. I so enjoyed learning about the history of their wine. The history was great, but the wine was equally stellar. I found a reasonably priced and delicious Riesling. Very surprising in this area! They also make some interesting blends where the grapes are actually inter planted with one another and blended right from the ground up. Tasting were comped with the purchase of two bottles which we had no problem reaching as all 3 of us loved the wines. If you are in the area I would highly recommend this winery for a tasting, but I would suggest you make an appointment and arrive in plenty of time to find parking. read more

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We have had a 10 Year experience with Bedrock and continue to experience and enjoy the wonderful wine experience. We love going to their Sonoma wine store/ tasting room. Our friends love these wines and we host dinners and celebrations with our family and friends! Thanks Bedrock for your exceptional wine and customer service! Thank you! read more

I've admired Bedrock for years ever since I saw their cover story in Wine Spectator, and their wines definitely live up to the hype. I couldn't believe they had a tasting room in Sonoma that I didn't know about, and equally unbelievable, we were able to walk in first thing in the morning without an appointment! The tasting was absolutely wonderful given the wines, historical atmosphere, excellent host and fabulous cheese puffs. I would have happily purchased all five wines we tried, but only two were needed to waive the tasting fee. I couldn't stick with only two. I was so surprised how much I liked their white blend and Riesling given I've only had their zins and rose previously. In addition to their whites, I got two of the their zin-based field blends. When I got home, I immediately signed up for their mailing list and will be getting 6 more assorted bottles soon. This was the highlight of an outstanding trip to wine country, and I'd highly recommend coming here to anyone. read more

Bedrock Wine Company - Tasting room interior - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

This review is not for someone who wants to go to Sonoma and do a typical wine tasting day of dropping in on any day of the week and hoping to get in on that day. This winery is only open to those on their mailing list. It's a chance for those who really want to buy some awesome wines and then pick them up at their quarterly tasting events. I heard about Bedrock from a wine community board where I kept hearing about how great the wines are and what intrigued me were the names of the wines, many called heritage or field blend in the name. I reached out to Morgan one day to get on their mailing list and that was a great decision as I have since enjoyed and learned a lot about wines due their incredible hospitality and writings. Morgan is the one who started Bedrock and it's no surprise when you see where he came from. I don't have all the history but his father worked at Ravenswood and Morgan was both making and tasting wines since he was 5 years old. 5 years old really? He then later worked part time at Ravenswood where he learned the trade. What's cool about his background is his degree in History. I think this was part of what makes Bedrock so unique is the backbone of the wines they make are from historical wine sites that have very much ignored grapes that are grown on them. Those fields have largely been ignored in favor of growing big money maker varieties like Pinot Noir Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Morgan has a partner Chris who is equally well versed in all things wine and they make a great partnership in that they both have different backgrounds, Chris was actually more a beer guy but worked at a few wines stores in retail and a wine buyer. That is where the two of them became friends and now together running Bedrock. There are so many great wines they makes I would have to write a book about them all and that's for another life of mine. Let's just say they seem to have their fingers in many pies and I don't care what winery you go to in the area everyone will know about Bedrock. They make so many great wines that I would go broke tying them all. And they all taste so good so for me going to tastings in a must. What's also great is they age really well but taste great when young so if a few get lost in your cellar they will do just fine. My favorite wines they make are the heritage wines which are very small historic vineyards that have different varieties that are often over 100 year old. They are often a mix of Zin, petite sirah, alacante maybe a little carignan. What ever they are It's ends up making a really great wine that brings you back to how wine tasted many years ago. Then you get the download of history from Morgan and Chris and you are amazed that wine is much more than getting in a wine tasting. It's also about a great group of people (including their dogs) doing what they love and you just want to be a part of that. It doesn't get any better than that IMO. read more

Right off Sonoma square, reservation only. This place is super nifty because they are making wines from land that General Hooker owned. I learned how wine was made in the late 1800s (lots of varietals interspersed); some of the varietals planted in their vineyard are quite rare today. I had never heard of some of the grapes that went into the wine! Bedrock was educational, enjoyable, and has absolutely lovely people working there. :) read more

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Subjectively speaking: Bedrock had the best wines my wife and I experienced during our 5 day stay in Sonoma. Their whites and reds were both stellar performers. I also recommend being open to those varietals you are not usually akin to: My wife *thought* she disliked Zinfandel until she tried a Zin-heavy blend at Bedrock. Objectively speaking, the entire tasting experience was great from start to finish. Our attendant was personable, passionate, and knowledgeable. The tasting room was intimate + immaculate. I could not be happier we decided to make a reservation here. In retrospect, our taste of Sonoma's best would have been lacking without it. read more

As soon as my girlfriend informed me we were going up to the Sonoma/Napa area for a wedding, I began researching wineries. Then she told me that we would probably only have time for one tasting (because I ask too many questions during tastings). After careful deliberation, Bedrock was my pick. Thanks to the fervent support the winery has on various message boards, it was relatively obvious this would be a good place for everyone in the party. I sent them an email on Monday about asking to schedule an appointment for four on Saturday morning, and they immediately replied with a yes and put us on the schedule. When we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles from Christine and Jackie, a tasting of the Under the Wire Sparkling Pinot Noir, and a rich history of the Joseph Hooker House as well as the winemaker, Morgan. The walls of the house are decorated with many historical photos as well as pictures of the all-important people who tend to the grapes. Christine led us through the house and pointed out all of the noteworthy photos on the walls before seating us in the patio out back. It was a beautiful spot for a tasting. Every wine we tasted was exquisite - the Syrah was exceptional and lived up to the hype and then some. We were educated about the vineyards, the grapes, and the winery throughout the morning. It was one of the best tasting experiences I've had. When the tasting was over, I had a unique order and Jackie expertly accommodated my request so I left with a few bottles after the tasting and had an excuse to take my girlfriend back up here to pick up a few more bottles in the near future. Perhaps my only regret was not buying one of the hats while I was there. read more

Bedrock Wine Company - Tasting menu - August 2019 - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Best winemaker in California. Morgan is a walking book of wine knowledge. I have had amazimg conversations with him over tastings at pick up time and Chris' podcasts are outstanding! I cannot thank them enough for making excellent wines for a unbelievable value along with a great storied vineyard to boot with each of them! Cheers! read more

We ended our trip to pre-Covid Fall 2019 Hawaii by spending three days in Sonoma wine country with our two grown daughters who flew in to the Bay Area to travel with us. I pay attention to wine, and arranged several tastings at terrific wineries. Bedrock was the last and best! We loved the historic building off the historic Sonoma plaza in the shadow of Mission San Francisco Solano. The house was once owned by civil war General Joseph Hooker. The server was lovely, knowledgeable, patient, and fun. The wines were outstanding, one after the other! We wound up buying a case-plus, and I have continued purchasing their wines via shipping. If we return to Sonoma, we will return to Bedrock. I only wish I could see their vineyards, but as working farms, they are probably not set up to handle tourist visitors. The vineyards were originally owned by Gen. Hooker and another civil war General, William Tecumseh Sherman, then replanted in 1888 by the father of publisher William Randolph Hearst. So drinking this wine, which is outstanding, is also flavored with history. Highly recommended. read more

I've been a fan of Bedrock wines for quite some time now, so it was nice to finally be able to sit down and enjoy them in sequential order. The newly opened tasting room is located in the historic home of General Joseph Hooker which dates back to the 1850's. The ambiance sets the tone for Morgan's wines, which are also homages to relic vineyards in Sonoma County. Before I get started on the lovely experience, you should note that it's appointment only so, make sure to call ahead. The tasting is $30 bucks and includes 5-6 wines that are open that day, many of which are award winning and truly unique in character and style. You won't be disappointed. The staff is super friendly and happy to go into the history of the building. They also know a ton about the obscure varietals that are being made by Bedrock, which is super impressive. My favorite part, aside from the wines...they provide you with these little delicious cheesy nibbles while sipping vino. Joseph Hooker would be stoked to know that people are having a good time in his old home. :) read more

Bedrock Wine Company - Heritage blend. - Wineries Near Me - Sonoma, California

Friends and I visited the Bedrock tasting room off the Sonoma plaza. We were taken care of by Jackie, who not only guided us through the wine flight, but also gave us this history of the venue (Fighting Joe Hooker's old house), the vineyards (owned by Hooker and William Sherman), the winemakers, and solid recommendations of where to eat lunch (Molina Central) and other places to taste. Highly recommended, a great place to taste. I should say that the wines are killer as well. read more

So I've been wanting to go in for a tasting of bedrock wines for quite some time after a referral from a friend in the wine industry. Been seeing their wines all throughout wine lists in San Francisco so was so excited to hear they opened a tasting room in downtown Sonoma! It is by appointment only but we walked in on a Sunday and Kristin said she could take us and she was fantastic!!! Bedrock is the place to go for field varieties. They had a really stellar one that's 27 varietals (bedrock heritage). If you like Zins this will be your place, also have a really tasty rosé and white Bourdeaux style wine. Highly recommend!! Hospitality was unmatched. You will feel welcome! read more

What a wonderful time! I enjoyed tasting Bedrock's beautiful wines in the terrestrial paradise that is their garden out back. I was left entirely to myself to actually taste the wines which I really appreciated given the current state of things. Jackie was a lovely host, and accommodated me at the very last minute for a mid-morning reservation -- her knowledge of every aspect of the winemaking, and her gracious hospitality put the experience over the top. A perfect mid-morning with lovely expressive wines, and those good good vibes. Five stars no doubt read more

Bedrock is simply awesome. I admit it. I've put off reviewing this to keep my allotment reasonable sized. Ok, just kidding...sorta. Why do I love bedrock you ask. Morgan Twain Peterson isn't a fascist wine maker. Wait? Who buys wines from Putin and Mussolini? No, no, no! I simply mean that many winemakers simply make a certain style. Some rich and extracted (Parkerized). Some ridiculously lean (or as some say WInd Gap'd). But here the wines are balanced, but not over the top. Ageable, but also a bit difficult to keep your hands off in the short term. The old-vine field blends (often zins with many other esoteric varietals thrown in, all picked at the same time) are about as cool as wine gets. Really no one else makes wine quite like this. Also, Morgan is one of the few people I trust with syrah. Just too many fruit bombs and cool climate ones that'll never round out. But here he's got a great Griffin's Lair (very cool climate) and a great Hudson vineyard too. Ok so Carneros isn't so warm, but 09 was so succulent but if that's the card he's dealt he's not going to castrate the wine to make the juice fit his mold. Pick up days are neat. Just a few folks chattin' with the winemaker. He's a great source of knowledge and his wines are just gorgeous. It takes a while to get on the list and move-up to a point where you can pick what you'd like. But along the way at pick up events you'll be able to try a number of wines and realize it's sure worth the wait. To address Candy's review. If there was one thing I could dock Bedrock for, it is the organization of the pick-ups. Morgan's am exceptionally busy guy (the bedrock motto is it takes a village to raise a wine, but really it's just a one man show). Pick-ups get announced without a lot of warning. On the latest release, he actually listed the pick-up days when you order, which is a nice change and really should put that issue to rest. He's supposed to get some new digs shortly and at some point, maybe he'll allow tastings. But for now you wait. Tasting: 3-5 wines Price: Free Appointment: ONLY on pick-up days (a new release every season roughly) Overall: Great wines. I drink a lot (too much?) wine and this might be my favorite winery. read more

A great afternoon with Kaitlyn, what a gem! The wines were delicious and the snacks were a great pair. Easy to get an appointment, just plan in advance. Looking forward to drinking more from Bedrock! read more

we had a reservation at the general joseph hooker building and it was such an intimate environment for a great wine tasting. the wine was delicious and the host was very knowledgeable about the history of the winery which fully immersed us into the tasting. we bought several bottles to be shipped to our home and even got a good deal of 8 bottles to waive the tasting fee for the 4 of us. read more

Great little known wines but always highly ranked. Very intimate setting near Sonoma square which is tasting room (not winery). Not easy to get reservation as is a niche product but worth a try. Have been before and always supper nice and informative. You can tell that they love their product and really want to share it. read more

Drove 2 hours to taste this wine specifically. Got there and there is a sign that says by appointment only. We went in since the place was completely empty. They said No and that they were completely booked. The requirement of reservations should be made very clear on yelp. We really only wanted to taste 2 of their wines in particular. Will not come back and taste here, there are plenty of places that are friendlier and accommodating. read more

We live nearby, so know where Bedrock is located, and have picked It up several times. We love the Ode to Lulu rose. Had it two nights ago and it is delicious. Would love to get an even larger allotment. Very fine Zinfandel wines, as well. I hope the business keeps growing and making their unique wines. Cheers! read more

I've ordered wine twice from Bedrock Wine Company (they are not open to the public but you can mail order wine at specific times of the year). I was very satisfied with my first order, which was delivered by UPS. I opted to pick up my second order on their one order pick up day. I received confirmation of that order, but there was no pick up address listed, so I e-mailed and then called the company. I received no response. The address listed on the website is somebody's home. I even called his father's winery to see if they could give me the address, as I live 3 hours from Sonoma. In any case, I was not able to pick up my wine as I had no address, and my subsequent calls and e-mails were unanswered. I then reversed the nearly $300 charge on my credit card. The wine in my first order was good, but frankly the customer service leaves something to be desired. I will not be ordering any more wine from them. I understand this is only a part-time business, but at least he could return a phone call or an e-mail. read more

I heard about Bedrock after reading an article called "When is a Zin not a Zin". I was interested in their field blends. I got on the waiting list for the email and when I finally got notice that I could buy an allocation, I ordered 5 bottles of wine. (I had previously found some of their wine after a long search). They were smart enough not to ship the wine in the summer so as not to damage it from possible heat exposure. When it shipped in mid-October I followed the tracking number supplied by them and saw that my wine traveled from Fairfield to Sacramento, then to TEXAS for a week or so, back to Sacramento, to San Leandro and finally to my address in Berkeley, CA. I was concerned that the wine had spent a week in the Texas heat and when I notified them of this, not only did they communicate promptly, completely and courteously but shipped me another five bottles of the same wine without charge. Now that is what I call REAL customer service. read more