Bedrock Wine Conversations
Episodes
068 - Bob Lindquist of Lindquist Family Wines
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chris have a conversation with Bob Lindquist, formerly of Qupe and now of Lindquist Family Wines. Bob was one of the original Rhône Ranger...
077 - Pax Mahle of Pax Wines - Part Two!
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this conversation, Pax and Chris dive deeper into his winemaking, current roster of vineyards, the culture of sharing his cellar with oth...
077: Pax Mahle of Pax Wines
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Pax Mahle has been shaping California wine for more than 25 years. In Part One of this two-part conversation, Chris sits down with Pax to hear about g...
066: 2025 Winter Release
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chris breakdown the wines in the 2025 Winter Release. Mailing list offer goes live 10/28 and the first time buyers offer drops 11/5. Cheers...
065: 2025 Fall Release (Part 2)
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down th...
065: 2025 Fall Release (Part 1)
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan discuss the 2024 California vintage, regenerative organic farming, and even take another pass at barbecue, all while breaking down th...
064: Regenerative Organic Certified!
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Chris, Morgan and Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt break the exciting news that Bedrock Vineyard is now Regenerative Organic Cert...
063: Doug Polaner of Polaner Selections
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Chris sits down with Doug Polaner of Polaner Selections in New York—one of the most influential importers and distributors of wine ...
062: May 2025 Under The Wire Release
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Morgan take a sparkling tour across California as they dive into the wines featured in the upcoming Under The Wire release,...
Announcing S.O.R.B.E.T. (Sonoma Organic Regenerative Biodynamic Educational Tasting) w/ Sam Coturri and Katie Bundschu
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first ever cross-over episode between Bedrock Wine Conversations and The Wine Makers Podcast, Chris and Morgan along with Katie Bundschu (Gundl...
060 - 2023 Bedrock Detert Vineyard Release & an Interview with Tom Garrett, Winemaker & Owner of Detert Family Wines
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this two-part episode, Morgan and Chris talk about the upcoming special release of Bedrock's first vintage of Detert Vineyard Cabernet Franc on Tue...
2025 Spring Release Show
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the Spring 2025 release! 8:05 2024 Ode to Lulu Rosé, California 16:49 2024 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Vall...
2025 Ode To Lulu Bag-In-A-Box Release
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down their second direct to consumer bag in box release of Ode to Lulu Rose. They discuss the environmental impacts of wine pac...
Winter 2024 Release
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chris break down the wines in the Winter Release from the "vaquita" 2023 vintage. To find these wines and to sign up for future releases go...
056: MJ Towler AKA The Black Wine Guy
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Chris chats with MJ Towler of the Beats, Vines and Life Podcast, formerly the Black Wine Guy Experience. MJ talks about his journey from a Jerse...
055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 2
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris, and Casey continue to discuss the once-in-a-lifetime 2023 vintage and talk through the rest of ...
055: Bedrock Fall 2024 Release Part 1
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of the fall release podcast Morgan, Chris and Casey discuss what made 2023 a once-in-a-lifetime vintage and break down the first half of t...
054: Early Summer 2024 Vit Team Check-In
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chris check in with Bedrock Director of Viticulture Jake Neustadt and Viticulturist Casey Barton then take some questions from listeners. T...
053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 2)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On Part Two of our interview with Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard, we learn how Stu was inspired to carve Alder Springs vineyard out of northern...
053: Stu Bewley of Alder Springs (Part 1)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 On this week's episode we talked to Stu Bewley of Alder Springs vineyard. In Part One, we talk about Stu's journey, from combining fruit juic...
052: June 2024 Under The Wire Release
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Morgan and Chris talk about the wines for the Under The Wire release coming up on Tuesday June 18. 6:51 2018 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 18:0...
051 - Steve Edmunds
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.
050 - Perennial Grazing
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jake Neustadt (Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos) sit down with Christian Cain and Shannon Waldron, ...
049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 2)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 00:22 - 2022 Gambrels of the Sky Red Wine 12:16 - 2022 Ode to Lucien Red Wine ...
049 - 2024 Spring Release (Part 1)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2024 Spring Release. 21:02 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rosé 34:04 - 2023 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 41:0...
048 - 2023 Ode to Lulu Rose Bag in Box Release
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down their first ever direct to consumer bag in box release of Ode to Lulu Rose. They discuss the environmental impacts of wine...
047 - Harvest Update (Winery)
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse (Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines) and Seph Scheid (Cellarmaster, Bedrock...
046 - Macario Montoya
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Macario Montoya, Winemaker for Wade Cellars, Roots Run Deep, and Naked Wines.
045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 2)
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release. 00:20 - 2021 Vineyard Under the Mountain Heritage 10:04 - 2022 Oakville Farmho...
045 - 2023 Winter Release (Part 1)
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Winter Release. 10:13 - 2022 Cuvee Karatas 21:55 - 2022 California Syrah 27:41 - 2022 Carlisle...
044 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Casey Barton (Viticulturist, Bedrock) and Matt Nelsen (Filmmaker for Bedrock & Owner/Winemaker, Nelsen Barter) to break...
043 - Chuy & Eppie Ordaz
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Chuy and Eppie Ordaz, of Palo Alto Vineyard Management and Ordaz Family Wines. https://www.ordazfamilywines.com/
042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 2)
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 00:12 -...
042 - 2023 Fall Release (Part 1)
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Jake Neustadt, Director of Viticulture for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Fall Release. 30:20 -...
041 - Bill Brosseau
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris chats with Bill Brosseau, of Brosseau Vineyard, about the history of the Chalone AVA, his family's wild journey to planting their vineyard, and ...
040 - 2023 Under the Wire Release
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Under the Wire release launches on May 16, 2023. Chris and Morgan break down the wines of the 2023 Under the Wire release. 07:48 - 2019 Bross...
039 - Gina & Mikey Giugni
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Morgan sit down with Gina Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of Lady of the Sunshine, and Mikey Giugni, Co-Owner & Winemaker of S...
038 - Jason Jardine (Part 2)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley's...
038 - Jason Jardine (Part 1)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After years of farming in Oregon and California, Jason Jardine has brought a new generation of integrative, holistic farming to one of Sonoma Valley's...
037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 2)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Spring Release. 00:16 - 2021 Gambrels...
037 - 2023 Spring Release (Part 1)
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie (along with Matt Nelsen, filmmaker for Bedrock) break down the wines of Bedrock's 2023 Spring Release. 03:53 - 2022 Ode to ...
036 - Mike Officer
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Mike Officer, Co-Owner/Winemaker of Carlisle Winery & Vineyards. https://www.carlislewinery.com/
035 - Harvest Update (Winery)
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker, Bedrock & Co-Owner/Co-Winemaker, Birdhorse Wines, and Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winem...
034 - Harvest Update (Vineyards)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Sarah Prior, Vineyard Manager, Bedrock, and Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacif...
033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 2)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 00:14 - 2021 Evangelho Vineyard Carignan 11:06 - 2021 Ángeles de Are...
033 - 2022 Winter Release (Part 1)
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Winter Release. 06:48 - 2021 California Syrah 17:12 - 2021 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wi...
032 - Pat Wirz
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Pat Wirz, the GOAT of the Cienaga Valley.
031 - Q&A
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Morgan, and Jackie sit down with Cody Rasmussen, Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Co-Owner/Winemaker, Desire Lines, to answer some listener ques...
030 - 2022 Fall Release
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Fall Release. 07:39 - 2021 Old Vine Zinfandel 15:34 - 2021 Evangelho Heritage Wine 26:13 - 202...
029 - 2022 Under The Wire Release
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2022 Release. 24:28: 2017 Alder Springs Sparkling Chardonnay 35:02: 2017 Alder Springs Spark...
028 - Claire & David Ramey
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Claire Ramey, Co-President of Ramey Wine Cellars, and David Ramey, Owner/Winemaker of Ramey Wine Cellars.
027 - Cathy Corison
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Cathy Corison, Owner/Winemaker of Corison Winery. https://www.corison.com/
026 - 2022 Spring Release
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2022 Spring Release. 08:05 - 2021 Ode to Lulu 20:08 - 2021 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 27:56 - 20...
025 - Carole Meredith (Part 2)
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/
025 - Carole Meredith (Part 1)
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Carole Meredith, Owner/Winemaker of Lagier Meredith and Professor Emeritus at UC Davis. https://www.lagiermeredith.com/
024 - 2021 Winter Release
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Winter Release. 06:27: 2020 Bien Nacido Chardonnay 16:49: 2020 Cuvee Karatas 26:00: 2020 Bedro...
023 - 2021 Harvest Update
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan give a full update on the ongoing 2021 harvest, with Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock, and Katie Rouse, Assistant Winemaker f...
022 - Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Amy Christine MW & Peter Hunken, Owners/Winemakers of Holus Bolus and The Joy Fantastic.
021 - Cody & Emily Rasmussen
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Husband and wife duo, Cody Rasmussen (Associate Winemaker, Bedrock, & Owner, Desire Lines) and Emily Rasmussen (Owner, Desire Lines) discuss their Cal...
020 - Michael Cruse (Part 2)
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.
020 - Michael Cruse (Part 1)
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Michael Cruse, Owner/Winemaker of Cruse Wine Co and Ultramarine.
019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 2)
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 03:51: 2020 Old Hill Ranch Heritage Wine 11:35: 2020 Monte Rosso Zinfandel 17:56...
019 - 2021 Fall Release (Part 1)
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Fall Release. 21:26: 2020 Wirz Vineyard Old Vine Riesling 30:23: 2020 Staves of Waidhofen Sauv...
018 - 2021 Under The Wire Release
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Under The Wire's 2021 Release. 13:15: 2017 Under the Wire Brosseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay 25:03: 2016 ...
017 - Q&A Crew Show (Grab Bag Questions!)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.
017 - Q&A Crew Show (Farming Focus)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan answer listener questions, with help from Jake Neustadt, Viticulturist for Bedrock Wine Co.
016 - Ian Brand
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Ian Brand, Owner/Winemaker of I. Brand & Family Winery.
015 - Will Bucklin (Part 2)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.
015 - Will Bucklin (Part 1)
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Will Bucklin, Winemaker, Bucklin Family Wines, and Co-Owner, Old Hill Ranch and Magnolia Wine Services.
014 - Jason Haas
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan sit down with Jason Haas, Partner and General Manager, Tablas Creek.
013 - 2021 Spring Release
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2021 Spring Release. 02:50: 2020 Ode to Lulu Rose 13:45: 2020 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Blanc 23:17: ...
012 - Lorenzo's Heritage Vertical
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan discuss the history of the Lorenzo's Heritage Wine (from Teldeschi Ranch), then give their thoughts on the current drinking status of...
011 - 2020 Winter Release
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Winter Release. 00:06:10 - 2019 Cuvee Karatas (Sonoma Valley) 00:15:38 - 2019 Bien Nacido Vine...
010 - Bedrock Vineyard Vertical
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan discuss the history and farming of Bedrock Vineyard, then give their thoughts on the current status of 12 vintages they've made from ...
009 - Graeme MacDonald
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Graeme MacDonald, Owner/Winemaker of MACDONALD.
008 - 2020 Fall Release (Part 2)
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Fall Release. PART 2: 00:25 - 2018 Nervo Ranch Heritage Wine (Geyserville) 12:35 - 2019 Esola ...
008 - 2020 Fall Release (Part 1)
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Fall Release. PART 1: 04:48 - 2019 Old Vine Zinfandel (California) 13:25 - 2019 Bedrock Herita...
007 - Gustavo Sotelo
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Gustavo Sotelo, Associate Winemaker, Scribe Winery.
006 - David Gates
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with David Gates, Senior VP of Vineyard Operations, Ridge Vineyards.
005 - Skyla Olds
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Skyla Olds of Sky Vineyards. skyvineyards.com @skyatsky on Instagram
004 - Hardy Wallace
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Hardy Wallace, Owner/Winemaker of Dirty & Rowdy Family Winery.
003 - Sam Coturri
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Sam Coturri of Winery Sixteen 600.
002 - 2020 Spring Release (Part 2)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Spring Release. PART 2: 01:47 - 2018 Evangelho Vineyard "Areio e Vento e Amor" 13:54 - 2018 Lo...
002 - 2020 Spring Release (Part 1)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Morgan break down the wines of Bedrock's 2020 Spring Release. PART 1: 03:40 - 2019 Ode to Lulu Rose 15:07 - 2019 Sonoma Valley Sauvignon Bla...
001 - Brenae Royal
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris sits down with Brenae Royal, vineyard manager of the famed Monte Rosso Vineyard.