Bedford Cabernet
California North Coast Cabernet, poured in Commack since the start.
The story behind Bedford
Bedford Cabernet is California North Coast fruit, and the label is owned by Bedford Cellars, founded by Steven and Stephan Fisher, with Jason Welch making the wine. This is not the older Santa Barbara Bedford Winery label from 1994. Different house, different coast, different wine.
Every bottle is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from designated North Coast appellations: Napa Valley, Alexander Valley, Moon Mountain District and Red Hills of Lake County. Grapes come off the vines in cool early morning hours, ferment about 14 days in temperature controlled stainless steel, then rest roughly 20 months in French oak, about half of it new. The oak frames the fruit instead of burying it.
Explore the Bedford range
Four appellation Cabernets, one grape, four different pieces of California ground. Here is how the Bedford lineup shakes out on the shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Red Hills Cabernet 750mL | Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon | About 14.5% ABV | Volcanic soil fruit, dark cherry, firm tannin, value pour |
| Bedford Alexander Cabernet 750mL | Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | About 14.0% to 14.5% ABV | Sonoma County, blackberry, cedar, French oak spice |
| Bedford Cabernet Napa 750mL | Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | About 14.5% ABV | Riper currant, cocoa, structured finish, decant it |
| Bedford Moon Cabernet 750mL | Moon Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon | About 14.5% ABV | Sonoma Valley high elevation, bramble, graphite, long finish |
| Bedford Pinot Noir Rrv 750mL | Russian River Valley Pinot Noir | Not stated | Red fruit, soft earth, the lighter red in the lineup |
| Bedford Chardonnay 750mL | California Chardonnay | Not stated | Orchard fruit, gentle oak, house white alongside the reds |
WineBedford - Chardonnay 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineBedford - Cabernet Napa 750mL$29.99Out of stock
WineBedford - Pinot Noir 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineBedford - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$14.99
WineBedford - Red Hills Cabernet 750mL$14.99Out of stock
WineBedford - Moon Cabernet 750mL$33.99Out of stock
WineBedford - Alexander Cabernet 750mL$24.99
WineBedford - Pinot Noir Rrv 750mL$23.99Which Bedford is right for you?
Pricing here runs from the everyday bottle to the special occasion one. Bedford Red Hills Cabernet is $14.99, and that is the bottle we hand people who want a real California Cabernet without a lecture. Step up to Bedford Alexander Cabernet at $24.99 for Sonoma County weight, then Bedford Cabernet Napa at $29.99 when the steak is serious. Bedford Moon Cabernet sits at $33.99 for the high elevation Moon Mountain fruit. The Bedford Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is $23.99 if you want to switch grapes. Stock moves, so call ahead on the appellation bottles.
$14.99 buys Lake County Cabernet that handles a grilled ribeye without apology.
Alexander Valley weight and oak spice for someone done with grocery store Cabernet.
High elevation Moon Mountain fruit at $33.99, decanted for the people you like.