Other

Bell Mountain Estate

Medlock Ames

Alexander Valley · Sonoma · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon · Merlot · Cabernet Franc · Petit Verdot · Malbec · Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Alexander Valley · Sonoma
Appellation
Alexander Valley
Alcohol
14.8%
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast meat · lamb · strong cheeses · smoked dishes · stews

Rated vintages

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 201587 pts

    Made from mostly Merlot grapes that went direct-to-press to preserve color and tannin, this is a dark, pink and nutty wine, full-bodied and somewhat intense. While dry, the fruit leans toward the tangy end of the spectrum. It's food friendly and thirst quenching.

  • 2014

  • 201391 pts

    There's a lot to admire in this producer's entry-level wine in terms of price and complexity, a blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% Merlot and 1% each of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Syrah. Burnt wood and herb underlie full-bodied, sizable waves of black-fruit f…

  • 2012

  • 2011