Bedrock Wine Conversations

Morgan and Chris discuss the 2024 Detert release, followed by an interview with returning guest Graeme MacDonald on the history and current state of the To Kalon vineyard.

On today's podcast, we interview Beth Novak, President & CEO, and Aron Weinkauf, Winemaker & Vineyard Manager, of Spottswoode Estate. We deeply respect Spottswoode for its farming practices and the wines it produces; they are among our favorites in the valley. Spottswood is a family-owned winery that cares not just about the vines they farm or the wines they produce, but also the people involved in making them. The estate has a long history, and it is one of the only vineyards in California certified regenerative organic, which we obviously love. We dive into the property's history, Beth and Aron's journey, their industry-leading progressive farming and winemaking practices, and what Napa needs going forward.

For the February 10 Spring Release, Jake, Morgan, and Chris turn their focus to the reds in the release, with plenty of deep dives into farming along the way. 



00:30 - 2024 Evangelho Vineyard Areio e Vento e Amor 

 
12:25 - 2024 Papera Ranch Heritage Wine 
 
18:20 - 2024 Teldeschi Ranch Heritage Wine 

 
25:00 - 2024 Sky Vineyard Zinfandel 
 
32:40 - 2024 Ode To Joel Zinfandel aka A Buffalo in Montana 
 
44:25 - 2024 Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 
 
54:30 - 2024 Montecillo Vineyard Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon

For the February 10 Spring Release, Chris and Morgan are joined by Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt to unpack the 2024 and 2025 vintages and dive into the whites and rosé featured in the release. 


01:02 - 2025 and 2024 vintage talk
 
23:04 - 2025 Ode To Lulu Rose 
 
30:30 - 2025 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc
 
00:40:25 - 2024 Wirz Old Vine Riesling
 
00:45:10 - 2024 Alta Vista Old Vine Gewurztraminer

Morgan and Chris kick off the year talking about the 2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-in-Box Rosé. The release goes live Tuesday, January 13.