Bedford Winery

2009 Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County

bedfordwinery — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:31:28 +0000

Those who know Stephan’s Chardonnay have been waiting eagerly for the new release and this does not disappoint. The fruit, from the Los Alamos region, was barrel fermented (20% new French oak) and completed malolactic fermentation. What does this all mean? A rich, full bodied white with subtle fresh apple notes harmoniously joined by soft toasty oak nuances. Bottle Price: $24.00

SAVE THE DATE: “The Artful Tomato” Sept. 4th

bedfordwinery — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:24:51 +0000

It’s tomato mania in Los Alamos! Join us Saturday afternoon over Labor Day Weekend to embrace the world of tomatoes – not just any tomatoes, but heirloom varieties home grown by Stephan Bedford and other local gardens. He is busy battling gophers to make sure there will be a wide variety to not only do a tomato tasting with but to enjoy in a wide assortment of dishes. We will also have the wood fired oven going for pizzas! $20 per person, $15 for wine club members. Includes wine tasting.

Chardonnay Joins New Releases!

bedfordwinery — Fri, 28 May 2010 08:28:23 +0000

Along with the new 2009 Riesling & Gewurz, come taste the 2009 Chardonnay at the tasting room.

2009 Riesling, Santa Barbara County

bedfordwinery — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:55:36 +0000

Riesling is considered one of the Noble Grapes and this wine shows you why. Though dry, it’s engaging fruit character suggests otherwise. Barrel fermentation adds depth and enhances the nose and palate. The sum of its parts tell you this is a serious, elegant wine that deserves to be matched with regal fare. Bottle Price: $20.00

2009 Gewurztraminer, Santa Barbara County

bedfordwinery — Fri, 28 May 2010 07:42:54 +0000

Exquisite. This impeccably balanced, crisp, dry white shows the classic lychee nut, pear and floral elements found in Alsatian versions. Barrel fermentation adds to the texture and dimension creating complexity beyond the norm. This is what most Gewurzs aspire to be. While it is ideal for sipping outdoors on the veranda on a hot, summer afternoon, it is also a natural with patés, shellfish and pork dishes. Bottle Price: $20.00

Cabernet Franc Amazing Deal – Get on board!

bedfordwinery — Wed, 12 May 2010 00:41:39 +0000

Get it while you can – amazing discounts on 2000 & 2001 of Cabernet Franc. If you are a wine club member, the prices are just ridiculous (up to 50% off)! These gorgeous wines are at their optimum. Special ends May 31st. See Wine Specials under “The Wines” page for more details.

BEDFORD TASTING ROOM HAS REOPENED!

bedfordwinery — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:11:17 +0000

We’re back! Come join us at our newly remodeled tasting room and courtyard. We are open Daily 11am to 5 pm.

2000 Grenache, Santa Barbara County

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:07:57 +0000

We consistently produce an uncharacteristically well concentrated, rich, ruby red Grenache. Cold soaking the fruit for 36 hours along with a 14 day, open top fermentation expanded the extraction. An 18 month stay in French oak barrels, tones the fruit character creating a wine of strength and grace. It is very aromatic with a fragrant, spicy nose of ripe raspberries, plums, candied dark cherries, clove, rose hip, mint tea, and an earthy peatiness that carries through to the palate. A mosaic of tannins supports the lively fruit and creates a supple, full body and lingering finish. Serve with herb crusted roast lamb, stuffed pork chops, wild game, or even an oak grilled, medium-rare hamburger. Bottle Price: $24.00

2001 Cabernet Franc, Santa Barbara County

bedfordwinery — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 01:32:47 +0000

In 2001 we changed winemaking protocol for our reds to further increase the intensity of flavors. Frequent punch downs were employed as well as a method called “rack-and-return” or delestage. This process deconstructs the fruit to eventually construct a wine that magnifies the aromatics, flavors and texture. The fruit for this vintage is once again from the Thompson Vineyard in Los Alamos and the wine is 100 percent varietal as with all other past vintages. The 2001 vintage offers the same immense fruit reminiscent of ripe blackberries, blueberries and spice supported by a toasty vanilla component like the 2000 vintage. While the 2000 has a more dusty, earthy character reminiscent of older French wines, the 2001 offers more depth and weight. Bottle Price: $24.00

2000 Cabernet Franc, Santa Barbara County

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:07:36 +0000

In Santa Barbara County, Cabernet Franc takes on a richer, deeper, more complex personality than many other winegrowing regions worldwide. With our longer growing season, the extra hang time on the vines allows the grapes to develop additional dimensions. The south facing, steep slopes in the hills of the Thompson Vineyard in the Los Alamos Valley means excellent sun exposure and drainage for complete ripening and best possible flavors. The fermentation and extended maceration lasted for a combination of 28 days. To capture the true expression of the varietal from a single source the wine is 100 percent Cabernet Franc. This rich wine has immense fruit reminiscent of ripe blackberries, blueberries and spice supported by a toasty vanilla component from 23 months barrel age, one third new French oak. It has a supple, full-body and a lingering, elegant finish. Bottle Price: $24.00