11/18/2014 - wineduggery Likes this wine:

Violets and red berries on the nose. Cranberry, raspberry, and spice. Light yet concentrated. It's a shame that this is my last bottle.

11/4/2014 - wineduggery Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable after an hour with air. A tremendous value.

10/30/2014 - Joegish Likes this wine:

Solid cab with silky tannins. Great aromatics for $11!!! Had to try this based on the WS92....does not disappoint for a weekday drinker. might buy a few more as cellar defenders....

7/10/2014 - tcufletch wrote:

Darker in color than what I would expect from a Pinot; nose of ripe strawberry and dark cherry and graphite; initial taste exhibited darker red fruits hiding behind the minerals and graphite; very evident spice characteristic that I wouldn't expect with a Pinot (possibly due to 100% whole cluster?); this is dark and intense; firm acid that softens a bit over time but is typical for Jamie's wines (which I love); firmer tannic structure; medium finish.

Consumed over four days and day four was the most enjoyable; put through the Vinturi on day four which helped to coax a subtle citrus note that I didn't get earlier; tannins still going strong, but as I come to expect with all of Jamie's wines, very balanced. Overall, very enjoyable now, but let it breathe or utilize a long decant. It's only going to get better.

7/22/2014 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine:

Spectacular. What Sojourn does best is site-specific yet fruit forward California Pinot Noir and this is a great example of their style. Bright light magenta in color but *full* of effortless power and finesse. Aromatically this is an amazing explosion of perfectly-ripened strawberries, briar patch, and orange peel. So light on its feet but it gets serious on the palate. The medium/slightly-full bodied mouthfeel is surprising given how light in color it is. Just brilliant across the palate and on the finish. A tremendous accomplishment here.

Classic California Pinot Noir. Wonderful.

14.2% Alcohol
325 Cases Produced
$59 Release Price
Sample for review

6/14/2014 - jtinto Likes this wine:

The best KB I've had to date. Stylistically this is dialed back. Less extraction, less perceived alcohol. Energetic dark plum, black cherries with some herbs and smoke. Impressed. 14.6% ABV

5/28/2014 - wineduggery Does not like this wine:

This is a soft, smooth wine with well-integrated tannins, but it has a jammy sweetness that dominates the fruit profile that I found very off-putting.

4/19/2014 - wineduggery wrote:

Big, modern style Pinot. 15.4% alc, and you could taste the heat. That being said, it was a pleasant bottle. No better than the Sonoma Coast bottling though, but much more expensive. Not worth it.

4/18/2014 - jtinto wrote:

Dense, candied, little sweet. Very ripe and a bit hot. The signature Bedrock touch is lost here. Blind this could be many, many other producers. 14.8 % ABV

4/15/2014 - jtinto Likes this wine:

I cannot say enough about this wine. Amazing depth, balance, and grace. The mouth-feel is seamless. So long and it builds with air. Tannins are sweet and integrated. Strong minerality. The pairing with Bolognese was spectacular. 14.5 % ABV

4/5/2014 - jtinto wrote:

Lots of red fruit and acid. Noticeable amount of oak on the nose and palate (not used to that with Bedrock). Felt disjointed and in an awkward phase. Going with 90+ because there is a good chance it will come around and harmonize with time. Power without weight. Drink 2015+. 14.2% ABV

3/19/2014 - wineduggery Does not like this wine:

Heavily extracted and oaky.

3/22/2014 - jtinto wrote:

Big, lush pinot with lots of strawberry. Some vanilla swirling around with satiny smooth tannins. A little bigger, sweeter than what I'm used to at Dehlinger, but enjoyed it nonetheless. 15.4% ABV

3/25/2014 - wineduggery wrote:

Simple, but satisfying.

3/25/2014 - jtinto Likes this wine:

Medium weight, bright, cool red stony fruit, acidic spine, satiny tannins. Energetic. 14.5% ABV

2/7/2014 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine:

Across a few bottles I think the 2010 is better than the 2009. Whereas the 2009 can get a bit boozy at times (almost Port-like) the 2010 shows better balance but still that signature Alto Moncayo full throttle fruit-driven flavor profile intermingled with savory notes. A stunning value in the mid-$30s. Drinks like an $80 wine. The real question is whether this is better than Clio? On average I think Clio delivers more consistent value, but man - this 2010 Alto Moncayo is tremendous. Both deserve consideration in your cellar.

3/13/2014 - Joegish Likes this wine:

Bottle tasted at Honig Wines Dinner at Culinary Institute, Hyde Park, NY. Beautiful ruby red in glass with wonderful fresh fruit nose. Still slightly disjointed with the tannins slightly fighting the fruit (much more so than the 2011) Also, a little too much ABV for a Honig. Definitely can see this integrating beautifully in another 24 months. Wonderful mouthfeel and mid-palate. Highly recommended and a definite buy for me. 92-93 pts.

2/28/2014 - tcufletch wrote:

Delicious...easy to drink; creamy, slightly spicy, bright, ripe strawberry, lots of fruit; very little acid and soft, subtle tannins. This is scrumptious and fun to drink, but, for the majority of the time, my palate prefers a little more acid, a little less "over-the-top" fruitiness and more minerality. Still, for what it is, and for what I wanted tonight, it's pleasing, no rough edges, easy to drink, and, once again, delicious.

1/7/2014 - Joegish Likes this wine:

This is a definite crowd pleaser with enough going on to make it interesting. Fruity, but with a depth and persistence that kept me and my wife refilling our glasses and opening up a second bottle.

12/29/2013 - RobertDwyer Does not like this wine:

Bitter with dusty drying tannins and quirky vegetable notes. A massive disappointment given how reliable RC Pinots have been for me.

12/25/2013 - cuffthis wrote:

Decanted at noon for my GF and my Christmas dinner at 5pm.

When I first opened the wine at noon, I gave it a quick taste to make sure all was ok. It reminded me of the two other bottles I've had over the last several months after RP's 100 point rating came out. I assumed all was well and my GF and I would have a special treat for our Christmas dinner.

After the 5 hour decant, we poured the wine, enjoyed our meal, company and conversation. Over the course of the hour the wine was open and we were enjoying our meal, each additional pour of the wine brought each of us wondering what was going on. By (small) pour 3, each of us realized the wine was slightly corked. Subtle at first, it became more and more pronounced as we worked our way through the bottle. We ended up dumping the last glass and a half of the bottle.

Thankfully, I sill have 4 more bottles of this excellent offering to enjoy on future days.

12/19/2013 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine:

So solid. Really - the bottle I tasted from was completely free of a single off note. Gorgeous black cherry aromatics. A perfect balance of rich/silky mouthfeel and abundant supporting acid. The flavor profile is just so spot on for the category. It's textbook. Back up the truck if you can find this for just over $30 - and you can.

12/15/2013 - jtinto wrote:

Decadent, rich, plush, jammy, baked fruit/pie, chocolate. Despite the largess it is surprisingly drinkable. You do notice some alcohol and oak, though not overbearing. Silky. What I respect about this offering is that it proudly represents Jumilla and the grapes it offers. There is no doubt where it's from and that's a compliment. Outstanding in this style. 15.5% ABV

11/28/2013 - tcufletch wrote:

No formal notes taken, so this is from memory: Opened and let sit for a few hours before first glass; really nice dark ruby color, clear; nose of crushed strawberry and cherry with some minerality; palate was similar; incredibly smooth and rounded...just incredible how smooth this is; soft tannins on the back. Had the rest three days later and it was still as full and round as Day 1. Great job Mike.

12/4/2013 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine:

I was anxious to try this after adoring the 2010 across a bunch of bottles, but the 2011 comes through in a big way. The 2011 is perhaps a bit smoother and softer around the edges than the 2010, which can get a little rough at times. The alcohol (15.5%) is incredibly well concealed. The wine is just so utterly enjoyable to consume. Huge, gorgeous aromatics of rich fruit, vanilla, and a supporting touch of herbs. Coats the glass but amazingly doesn't feel heavy. A remarkable achievement. I can't think of a better wine in the $35-$40 price range. A great alternative to overpriced Napa Cabs.

11/25/2013 - tcufletch wrote:

I usually reserve my commentary for after my more formal tasting notes, but this is a special occasion as this is my QPR of 2013. This beats the 2010 Juan Gil Monastrell from several months ago that I thought was my sure winner.

Popped and poured, let sit in the glass for 30 minutes; wow, such an explosively floral nose with streaks of mocha and dark cherry, very enjoyable to let it sit, then swirl, then sniff; palate of ripe red raspberry, dark cherry, milk chocolate, streaks of minerals and spice, then maybe a bit of vanilla creaminess; great weight and mouthfeel; tight acid and firm, sweet tannins that grip you on the end (in a good way). After several hours of being open and on Day 2 this wine was still going strong and exhibiting everything that I've come to love from these Bedrock wines. More likely than not, I'm drinking all of these in the next 12-15 months.

11/17/2013 - jtinto wrote:

Let me first say that I liked the wine. However, it is being compared to a Radio-Coteau 2010 Savoy I very recently drank. This Kutch has prominent herbal notes, a very bitter cherry note, and drying tannins. All these taken together, in moderation, can be a good thing. In this case they all add up to be too much. The delicious factor is not there. Wasn't excited about the last glass and that tells me a lot. (the RC is head and shoulders better) Wondering how this will age. Afraid there just isn't enough fruit to outlast the bitter herbal notes. 13.45% ABV

10/29/2013 - wineduggery wrote:

Elegant, but thin. Lacks the complexity that should be there at this price point. Got a little better after being open a couple of hours.

10/27/2013 - jtinto Likes this wine:

Gorgeous. Silky, complex. Flowers and fruit. Mid weight. This blew the doors off. 14.1% ABV.

10/16/2013 - Joegish wrote:

OK, nothing special. I am beginning to think I no longer like Gamay..... Generous with an 87.

10/13/2013 - lsnider wrote:

1 hour decant. Very consistent with other bottles. Just got a whiff of heat on this bottle, but it was also served a little warm. Still wonderful fruit and nice finish. Glad I have more.

10/8/2013 - Joegish Likes this wine:

Quite an amazing accomplishment for an $11 wine. Bright, fresh and balanced. Pleasing cherry notes without any of the cheap vegetal aftertaste. Great QPR.

7/26/2013 - RobertDwyer wrote:

If you like Juan Gil's silver label at around $12 this is the next step up from Gil Family Estates. Same parent company but a separate winemaking facility a couple hundred yards down the road from Juan Gil proper. Gorgeous rich fruit but it never ever gets over ripe or raisiny. Like milk chocolate on the palate. 15.5% alcohol but it's sufficiently downplayed. Compares favorably to Caymus SS for a third the cost. Price a consideration, this is a front-runner for my wine of the year.

7/25/2013 - jtinto wrote:

Nice red fruit with meat. Very simple with not much length.

7/16/2013 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine:

As predicted earlier this year, I couldn't resist opening a second bottle of this. Such a satisfying glass of wine at just 12.2% alcohol. Would be difficult to discern from a Rhone wine blind, but with an intriguing hint of new world sunshine. Tasted alongside an '04 Donjon CdP and the markings were so similar it was striking. This was much lighter but still - very similar flavor profiles. Great stuff.

7/16/2013 - jtinto Likes this wine:

Medium weight, feminine version of Donjon. Very pure with almost no tannins whatsoever. Delicious garrigue flavors. I wonder how this will evolve considering the lack of structure?

7/14/2013 - jtinto Likes this wine:

Minerals, lemon, with a light drizzle of honey. Spectacular. Memorable.

6/30/2013 - tcufletch wrote:

Pop and pour; beautiful clear, ruby color; nose of bright red fruit, slight smokiness, and cola...actually, quite a bit of cola; palate of strawberry, bramble fruit, graphite, cream soda, and tobacco; soft tannins which allows for an overall sweetness to shine through that draws you back for another taste; medium plus finish.

After having the 2010 El Nido Clio earlier in the year I feel safe in saying this wine is a junior version. This is not as structured and doesn't offer the various layers of flavors as the Clio (which has a healthy portion of Cabernet) but it is none the less delicious and a great QPR for the $12 I paid. I will definitely buy a few more bottles.

5/21/2013 - RobertDwyer Does not like this wine:

Interesting thing here - I've never had an "off" bottle of Meiomi across a couple cases. Until now.

Although I rated a prior bottle 91 points, the bottle I opened last night was dull and almost pruney. So strange! It's a screw cap so it's not like it was corked. But it was definitely off. But I can't say which flaw it might have been so I'll rate it for what I tasted.

4/2/2013 - Annie1 wrote:

First I should admit that I'm not a big fan of Burgundian wines...way too subtle for my palate but I thoroughly enjoy this beautiful wine. Nose was earthy with mild spices. It was rather sharp when I opened the bottle so decanted for over an hour before pouring. This just evolved to a more delicious wine with every sip and by the end of the evening it was singing. Palate was smooth and then smoother, elegant and soft. Hard for me to pull out specific flavors...soft fruit, subtle spices. It was simply lovely, different from other Sojourns, which are among my very favorite pinot noirs. Definitely a new experience for me and I look forward to the next bottle.

2/22/2013 - jtinto wrote:

Good grenache character with medium body, some herbs and spice. This lost me after half a glass though. Ultimately a bit sweet and a bit hot. Disappointing and would not purchase again.

2/7/2013 - RobertDwyer wrote:

Overly hot, medicinal, and over ripe. Nearly disgusting at times. Gloppy. I don't get it. Would not buy anything from this producer again.

12/14/2012 - gutt22 Likes this wine:

13.9% alcohol. Strikingly dark color. Intensely dark. Red-black. Ripe on the nose -- blackberry jam and black cherry pie. Hints of earth and spice. In the mouth, vibrant and rich, with a dark fruit profile that works and has strong acidity. A solid drink. A-

2/10/2013 - RobertDwyer Does not like this wine:

My notes totally agree with Annie's. This bottle came off as flat and boring with a bitter finish. This isn't the first bottle of WS I've been disappointed with. A 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir that's off the mark? I don't get this producer.

2/11/2013 - jtinto wrote:

Morgans own description of this wine is spot on, with one exception. It is a bruiser, deep dark fruit, spice, and depth. I think he did what he could with the fruit, but unfortunately it's over the line on ripeness. It comes off a bit gloppy, a bit heavy, with sweetness. I've never come across this issue before with Bedrock. Couldn't get through the bottle in one sitting.

2/2/2013 - Annie1 wrote:

What a disappointment. Hopefully this was an off bottle. Color was a beautiful light ruby. There was NO fruit, only alcohol on the nose even after being open for 3 hours. This was harsh with alcohol being predominate on the palate. The finish was bitter and finally, at the very end of the evening, the flavor of cherries came through. This is the first time I've compared wines in my tasting notes. Last night we opened a 2009 Sojourn Sangiacomo Vineyard which was equal in price to this WS Sonoma Coast. The difference was huge and a powerful eye opener. Why would I continue to pay this much money for a William Selyem wine that doesn't begin to compare to a pinot noir like the Sojourn we enjoyed last night? Hmmm, gonna have to start paying attention.

2/5/2013 - Jason Rzutkiewicz wrote:

(14.5%) 100% Monastrell (aka Mourvèdre) – Sweet, dark, lush fruit. Full-bodied, rich, forward and overpowering. Coupled with a bit of cloying this isn't a match for my preferences.

Wine Geek Notes: A Jorge Ordonez selection

1/20/2013 - Joegish Likes this wine:

Nice bottle that opened up after 40 minutes. Nose is nowhere near the 08 - neither is the finish.

10/10/2012 - RobertDwyer wrote:

A savage wall of tannins assure this one will clog up your wine collection for however many years you can stand to look at it. Some admirable traits here but ultimately this is like the worst of 2005 Bordeaux: It needs to be aged for years and it's unclear whether it will ever be an enjoyable beverage.

1/9/2013 - RobertDwyer Likes this wine:

Really excited to to taste this after SF Chronicle winemaker of the year. Just 12.2% alcohol. Aromatically present immediately upon opening. Olives, black pepper, corriander and just a hint of red fruit hiding in the background. Absolutely would have pegged it for a Chateauneuf-du-Pape on the nose, but where the low alcohol levels shows is on the palate. To be honest it's a little hollow, but it's such an interesting wine it's easily forgiven. Light acidity. Slightly chalky tannins with a touch of menthol in a high toned finish. Really pretty package (bottle/label/easily penetrated wax enclosure). A lot to like here. I have a second bottle of this I'll look forward to trying in a year or two but I doubt I'll be able to wait that long.