2009 Bedrock Sémillon Lachryma Montis Monte Rosso Vineyard Old Vine
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The 2009 Semillon Lachryma Montis Late-Harvest is totally exotic and compelling. Tangerine, orange zest, apricot jam, jasmine, wild flowers and spices are finely-knit in this inviting dessert wine. The Lachryma Montis is made from old-vine Semillon planted in 1886 in the Monte Rosso vineyard. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. Morgan Twain-Peterson is one of the most impressive young winemakers I have ever met, and it’s not just because he grew up the son of a famous producer. Making wines at this level requires talent, passion, hard work and a great palate, none of which is easily inherited. Along with Mike Officer of Carlisle, Twain-Peterson is on a mission to rediscover what he calls California’s old-vine “heritage” vineyards. These historic sites planted by California’s early immigrants, often home to unknown field blends, remain some of the most fascinating vineyards in California. Officer and Twain-Peterson were tired of seeing these old sites gobbled up by industrial-scale wineries, so they decided to do something about it. Bravo. Vintage 2010 was not kind to Twain-Peterson. Five vineyards were totally scorched by the late summer heat spikes and the crop from those sites were lost. But back to the positive, and there is plenty of that here. This lineup includes several wines that deliver phenomenal quality for the money. Tel. (707) 364-8763; www.bedrockwineco.com
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
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Bright gold. An explosively perfumed bouquet evokes poached pear, peach nectar, vanilla and marzipan, with notes of dried orange and mace adding complexity. Sappy, expansive and sweet, with juicy pit and orchard fruit flavors reaching every corner of the palate. Honey and spice notes linger on the juicy, penetrating finish. This wine's blend of richness and energy is marvelous. It weighs in at 11.5% alcohol.