96 points Ana Carolina Quintela (Decanter): "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. Drinking window 2025-2040 (Aug 2025)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2023 Zinfandel Evangelho Vineyard Heritage includes some Mourvèdre and Palomino and is refreshing on the nose, with red-fruited notes of raspberries followed by more savory undertones that come through on the palate, with sanguine iron-rich notes as well as hints of orange peel, and salty earth on the long finish. The palate is full-bodied but has great acidity that keeps it soaring. Drink 2026-2040. (Jul 2025)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Evangelho Heritage Wine is fabulous. Intensely floral and lifted, the 2023 is so finessed. Bright red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and lavender all grace the palate. It's another wine in this vintage that is especially vibrant and red-toned. The late harvest, a month later than usual, brought out the best from these own-rooted vines planted in the 1890s. This opens beautifully on the mid-palate and through to the finish. Drink 2027-2038 (Jan 2025)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Robust yet retains a sense of style and polish, with lilting raspberry and cherry flavors laced with sweet anise, savory pepper and dusky spices as this gathers tension toward fine-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Palomino and Clairette Blanche. Drink now through 2035. 1,000 cases made. (Aug 2025)"
94 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "A smooth, broad and berry-soaked wine that is mouth-filling, ripe and rich yet balanced. it combines gorgeous ripe blackberries, black cherries, orange zest and hints of sage and black pepper. Full-bodied and moderately tannic for a bit of grip in the texture. A blend of mostly zinfandel, mourvedre, carignane and several others from an own-rooted vineyard now owned by Bedrock that was planted in the 1890s. Drink now. (Mar 2025)"
92 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2023 Evangelho Vineyard Heritage comes from vines planted in the 1890s in sandy soils, which Bedrock now owns and farms. It’s composed of about 78% Zinfandel, 16% Mourvèdre and smaller portions of Grand Noir, Alicante Bouschet and Palomino. Matured in foudres and large demi-muids, it has pure, soaring aromas of Italian plum, cracked pepper, salumi and violet. The light-bodied palate is supple, fresh and inviting with transparent flavors and a long, bright finish. Drink 2025-2035 (Oct 2024)"
96 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "The 2023 Zinfandel Evangelho Vineyard Heritage includes some Mourvèdre and Palomino and is refreshing on the nose, with red-fruited notes of raspberries followed by more savory undertones that come through on the palate, with sanguine iron-rich notes as well as hints of orange peel, and salty earth on the long finish. The palate is full-bodied but has great acidity that keeps it soaring. Drink 2026-2040. (Jul 2025)"
95 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2023 Evangelho Heritage Wine is fabulous. Intensely floral and lifted, the 2023 is so finessed. Bright red berry fruit, blood orange, mint, spice and lavender all grace the palate. It's another wine in this vintage that is especially vibrant and red-toned. The late harvest, a month later than usual, brought out the best from these own-rooted vines planted in the 1890s. This opens beautifully on the mid-palate and through to the finish. Drink 2027-2038 (Jan 2025)"
94 points Wine Spectator: "Robust yet retains a sense of style and polish, with lilting raspberry and cherry flavors laced with sweet anise, savory pepper and dusky spices as this gathers tension toward fine-grained tannins. Zinfandel, Mourvèdre, Alicante Bouschet, Grand Noir, Palomino and Clairette Blanche. Drink now through 2035. 1,000 cases made. (Aug 2025)"
94 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "A smooth, broad and berry-soaked wine that is mouth-filling, ripe and rich yet balanced. it combines gorgeous ripe blackberries, black cherries, orange zest and hints of sage and black pepper. Full-bodied and moderately tannic for a bit of grip in the texture. A blend of mostly zinfandel, mourvedre, carignane and several others from an own-rooted vineyard now owned by Bedrock that was planted in the 1890s. Drink now. (Mar 2025)"
92 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2023 Evangelho Vineyard Heritage comes from vines planted in the 1890s in sandy soils, which Bedrock now owns and farms. It’s composed of about 78% Zinfandel, 16% Mourvèdre and smaller portions of Grand Noir, Alicante Bouschet and Palomino. Matured in foudres and large demi-muids, it has pure, soaring aromas of Italian plum, cracked pepper, salumi and violet. The light-bodied palate is supple, fresh and inviting with transparent flavors and a long, bright finish. Drink 2025-2035 (Oct 2024)"
| Product SKU | 357080 |
| Producer | Bedrock |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | San Francisco Bay |
| Varietal | Zinfandel |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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