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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 Mendocino wilderness after passing on a vineyard known as To Kalon (yes, THAT To Kalon). He shares what it is like to farm grapes in the wilds of Mendocino bear country with zero infrastructure and with environmental conservation in mind. Much like the Under The Wire project itself, Stu’s undertaking on the ridges west of Laytonville has no domestic historic precedent and has been filled with learnings, challenges and, happily, some great successes

 

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 juice, carbonation and wine in a garage with his high school friend to create a “wine cooler,” to selling his California Coolers brand for $200 million by the time he was 30. It’s the legacy of his California Coolers that has, for better or worse, helped create today’s growing craze for alcoholic seltzers.
 

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
18:00: 2019 Alder Springs Pinot Noir
25:37 Sangiacomo Chardonnay
31:08  2020 Brouseau Vineyard Sparkling Chardonnay
41:04 2020 bedrock Old Vine Sparkling Zinfandel

Chris and Morgan sit down with Steve Edmunds, owner/winemaker of Edmunds St. John Wines.

Chris, Morgan, and Jake Neustadt (Viticulturist, Bedrock, & Owner/Winemaker, Soleras del Pacificos) sit down with Christian Cain and Shannon Waldron, the owners and shepherds of Perennial Grazing.
https://www.perennialgrazing.org/

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
21:50 - 2022 Hudson Vineyard Syrah
26:05 - 2022 Sonoma Country Cabernet Sauvignon
35:56 - 2022 Monte Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon