Reviews & Ratings

2006 Medlock Ames Red Blends or Varietals "Bell Mountain Ranch Red"

Winery: Medlock Ames

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bell Mountain Ranch Red"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: 50% Merlot & 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Alexander Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 685

KWG Score: 90 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 30, 2010

Wine Review: This very dark purple colored wine opens with an attractive cherry and raspberry like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and elegant. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry with notes of raspberry. The finish is dry and its fine tannins stick around for a while. I felt this would be a great accompaniment to beef bourguignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: 2006 was not the easiest vintage, but some ruthless fruit thinning helped get this block to the point of even ripeness and balance. Bright acidity and rich texture complete this concentrated wine that reflects the site, the vintage and the kind of wine we like to enjoy. The resulting wine is intensely flavored and highly structured. Black fruits, spice, cocoa and fine tannins fill this wine.

Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell Medlock Ames 2006 Ranch Red.