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Planted in 1915 on its own roots, the Evangelho Vineyard sits on wind-blown sandy soils. The Evangelho Heritage wine offers a pretty comprehensive picture of this field blend, which includes all the original varieties—led by Zinfandel (around 65% in 2023), along with Carignan, Mourvèdre, Alicante Bouschet, and Palomino in varying amounts. Organically farmed and never tilled, production here is tiny; the century-old vines give little fruit, but what they do yield is packed with distinctive aromas and flavour. The 2023 vintage opens with a touch of reduction, then quickly reveals lifted aromatics of red fruit, tarragon, curry leaf, and a salty edge from the Bay’s influence. The palate is lively and savoury, textured yet weightless, finishing long and delicious.

Zinfandel

Bedrock Wine Co, Evangelho Vineyard Heritage, San Francisco Bay, Contra Costa County, California, USA, 2023

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Planted in 1915 on its own roots, the Evangelho Vineyard sits on wind-blown sandy soils. The Evangelho Heritage wine offers a pr

Bedrock Wine Co, Evangelho Vineyard Heritage, Contra Costa County, California, USA 2023

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