If you enjoy home baked books, you will LOVE the Sisquoc Baking Company. They will be at the winery tasting room from 10 am to 2pm – unless they sell out earlier – so come on by! If you would like to pre-order and pick up at the tasting room, go to their website HERE. Choose from a variety of fresh-from-the-oven, artisan breads, pretzels, bagels and scones. YUM!
Winemakers across the globe have combined different combinations of red grapes for centuries, producing wines that prove greater than the sum of their parts. It is a style that has become more popular of recent, proving another adage ‘Everything old is new again’. We enjoy creating blends. The varieties and vineyards we source from have a proven track record leading to balanced, interesting cuvees. The 2014 is a deep, rich red featuring Grenache, Carignane, Syrah and Petite Syrah. 36 months in barrel brought all the elements together to a harmonious whole. It has a deep, berry fruit character with a forest, earthy spice and light oak in the background. Drinking beautifully now. Bottle Price: $45.00
Two wines commemorating Stephan’s parents, Prudence and Ed Bedford, had to be first rate to honor them. The pack has one bottle each 2017 Chardonnay “Dear Prudence” and the just released 2012 Old Man Red Field Blend. A feel good, tastes great, bundle of class. Reg. Price 84. NOW $69. Wine Club Members $63!
What a great lineup! Three wonderful reds, perfectly aged. One bottle each 2012 Pinot Noir, 2012 Merlot, and our just released 2012 Old Man Red Field Blend. Regular Price $123.00 NOW $99.00 Wine Club Members $89.00! We have sturdy, three bottle black boxes for an elegant presentation.
I know everyone thinks their mom was the best and I’m no exception. Prudence La Bay Bedford left this world over a decade ago back yet her impact is still felt. She probably would gave preferred a good cup of coffee to wine, but I wanted to make something to celebrate her life and was worthy of her stature. The 2009 Chardonnay “Dear Prudence” was the first, and after 8 years it was time for another. This is a worthy follow-up. This wine is dedicated to all the moms out there that have lovingly guided our lives – even when one of their kids burns a hole in her carpet for a science project.
The Chardonnay is from Gold Coast Vineyard in the cool Santa Maria Valley, the first appellation in Santa Barbara County, and one ideal for Burgundian varietals. The fruit was harvested at 23.3 brix, whole cluster pressed, juice settled overnight, then barreled down to neutral French oak for fermentation with Montrachet yeast. It completed full malolactic fermentation, was left on the lees for 9 months, applied rack and return for an additional 5 months, before being bottled after 14 months in barrel. The wine has fresh fruit elements in the nose along with the complexity and richness barrel age supports, and that will increase over time. A firm, integrated acidity makes it a favorite with Dover sole or cracked crab. Enjoy now but the wine will continue to evolve over the next few years. Only 70 cases made. Bottle Price: $55.00 – sold out
It had to be wine worthy of a great man – my Dad. He taught me my love of books, gardening, science, and critical thinking. He was open minded, nonjudgmental, kind, and always willing to lend a helping hand. He inspires me to be better everyday though he is no longer present. So this wine honors Ed Bedford. We saved the best barrels until last of the 2012 vintage. This is a rich, well integrated red blend that emphasizes Cabernet Franc along with a few other Bordeaux varietals (Merlot, Petit Verdot) to create a complex, enticing experience. It was aged 36 months in older french oak barrels to reign in the powerful fruit. The wine is dense with deep berry flavors and notes of earthy spice ending a long, satisfying finish. Drinking beautifully now, it can be enjoyed immediately but will continue to age for many years to come. Bottle Price: $45.00
The saying, ‘The whole is greater than the sum of its parts’, applies here. This is a rich, well integrated red blend from a collection of varietals (Grenache, Carignane, Syrah, Petite Sirah) that creates a complex, enticing experience. It was aged 36 months in older french oak barrels to reign in the powerful fruit. The wine is dense with deep berry flavors and notes of earthy spice ending a long, satisfying finish. Drinking beautifully now, it can be enjoyed immediately but will continue to age for many years to come. Enjoy with rack of lamb or a thick steak. Bottle Price: $55.00 (limited availability)
Join us for musical celebration of country blues great Mississippi John Hurt (1893-1966) featuring a live performance by Joe Payne, anecdotes, and an authentic Mississippi Southern supper – with Bedford Wine of course! John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt, was an American country blues singer and guitarist. Raised in Avalon, Mississippi, Hurt taught himself to play the guitar around the age of nine. He spent most of his life as a sharecropper and only came into prominence the last few years of his life. His songs have been recorded by Bob Dylan, Jerry Garcia, Doc Watson and Taj Mahal. The event will be held at the tasting room courtyard in Los Alamos. Call for reservations at 805-344-2107 or email us!
Our Mushroom Celebration is slated for Saturday afternoon, January 25th. This is one of our most popular events and a “don’t miss” for mushroom lovers. Stephan Bedford heads the culinary team. Wine Authority Bob Cummings will be on hand to answer all your ‘shroom questions. See EVENTS for more information.
COOKIE EXHANGE Dec. 14 & 15: Perfect for holiday entertaining or hostess gift! Bring a dozen (or more) homemade cookies to the tasting room and swap for others to take home. We’ll have presentation boxes for gift giving elegance. Of course there will cookies to nibble too! No charge. 12-7 PM Sat. (12-5 pm Sun.)
FREE TO ALL: DECEMBER 14th – LOS ALAMOS HOLIDAY STROLL – 4-7 PM
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HOLIDAY WINE SALE – UP TO 35% OFF! MIX & MATCH OKAY ~ Ends Jan. 2
