Medlock Ames Estate Red 2013

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Region

Producer

Vintage
2013

Size
750ML

ABV
14.8%

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Winemaker Notes

This wine is rich, dense, and the palate follows through on the nose’s promise. Aromatics of chocolate-covered cherries, black licorice, and rosemary predominate. There is good strength up front with flavors of cranberry, black cherry, dried black tea leaves, and a touch of graphite. It is refreshing and has a juicy mid-palate with a vanilla coffee toffee finish. The tannins are seamlessly integrated making this wine a classic example of why a blend can be so good.

Blend: 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Syrah.

Professional Ratings

  • 92
    The 2013 Proprietary Red Bell Mountain Estate shows beautiful black and red currant fruit, licorice, spring flowers, medium to full body, a beautifully textured mouthfeel, impressive purity, and a long finish. There is something that seems to suggest the beautiful ripeness of Northern California co-existing with the elegance of a great Bordeaux. This is an impressive bottle of wine to drink over the next 10-15 years.
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Medlock Ames, California
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Medlock Ames is an estate fine wine producer located in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California. Started in 1998 by friends Chris James and Ames Morison, their commitment to quality through mindful and organic farming is considered to be one of their greatest assets. Their vineyards are farmed organically with no insecticides, chemical fertilizers or herbicides and solar power provides the energy needed to run. Only 55 of 338 acres are farmed, they chose to leave the majority of land in a natural state - reserving the majority of the acreage for oaks and wildflowers, not vines. Innovative and traditional methods are used to farm this boutique vineyard where vegetables, olives and wildlife also flourish. The portfolio includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, a Red Bordeaux Blend, estate bottled olive oil, verjus and preserves.
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With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended red wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged resulting in a wide variety of red wine styles. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a red wine blend variety that creates a fruity and full-bodied wine would do well combined with one that is naturally high in acidity and tannins. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.

How to Serve Red Wine

A common piece of advice is to serve red wine at “room temperature,” but this suggestion is imprecise. After all, room temperature in January is likely to be quite different than in August, even considering the possible effect of central heating and air conditioning systems. The proper temperature to aim for is 55° F to 60° F for lighter-bodied reds and 60° F to 65° F for fuller-bodied wines.

How Long Does Red Wine Last?

Once opened and re-corked, a bottle stored in a cool, dark environment (like your fridge) will stay fresh and nicely drinkable for a day or two. There are products available that can extend that period by a couple of days. As for unopened bottles, optimal storage means keeping them on their sides in a moderately humid environment at about 57° F. Red wines stored in this manner will stay good – and possibly improve – for anywhere from one year to multiple decades. Assessing how long to hold on to a bottle is a complicated science. If you are planning long-term storage of your reds, seek the advice of a wine professional.

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Nearly a northern extension of Napa Valley, Alexander Valley starts just north of the small, Knights Valley, and is just a few minutes drive from the Napa town of Calistoga. It is Sonoma County’s hottest AVA. But the Russian River, which runs through the valley, creates cooler pockets and its soft, alluvial soil is ideal for grape growing, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. In fact, some believe that Alexander Valley Cabernets truly rival the best from Napa Valley and many of the heavy-hitter producers have largely invested here.

In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes up over 50% of plantings, Merlot and old vine Zinfandel thrive here. Ample, fleshy Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominate white wine production. Some old-vine plantings of Grenache have also been discovered and more recent experiments with Sangiovese and Barbera show great promise.

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