2011 Bedrock Saitone Ranch Zinfadel

Winemaker's Notes

“Saitone Ranch, which lies next to Papera Ranch in the Piner-Olivet area of the Russian River Valley, was planted in 1896.  As one would expect it has a smidge of Petite Sirah, Alicante, and other mixed-blacks in it.  Perhaps due to vine age and perhaps due to farming the Saitone is a step up in breadth and intensity from neighboring Papera.  The wine was raised in a combination of smaller French barrels and a 600 gallon foudre.  Typical of the Russian River Valley this wine has a low pH of 3.4 which balances the density of fruit with a laser beam of brightness.” – Morgan Twain-Peterson

Critical Acclaim

“Bedrock’s 2011 Zinfandel Saitone Ranch jumps from the glass with juicy dark cherries, violets and cloves. A rich, sumptuous wine, the Saitone Ranch boasts stunning depth and richness, but no excess weight at all. It is a striking, breathtakingly beautiful wine. Floral and mineral notes add lift on the bright, chiseled finish. This is a fabulous wine from Morgan Peterson. The Saitone is a field blend consisting of roughly 85% Zinfandel and 15% Petite Sirah, Alicante and assorted other grapes. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2021.” – 93 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 

“Bright purple.  An explosively perfumed nose displays an array of black and blue fruits, Asian spices and mineral aromas.  Sweet cherry-cola and blueberry flavors stain the palate and are supported by bright acidity.  Silky and smooth on the finish, repeating the intense dark fruit qualities and closing on notes of candied flowers, woodsmoke and cola.  Morgan told me that these vines were planted in 1896.” – 92 Steven Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar 

“Youthful and full of fruit, this is still just coming around. Floral cherry and blueberry aromas lead to sleek flavors that balance crisp acidity and tannins with notes of mineral, herb and pepper. Best from 2014 through 2019.” – 90 Wine Spectator