title: Medlock Ames 2013 Bell Mountain Estate Red (Alexander Valley)
description: 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 flavor, graphite, tar and coffee.
variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend
designation: Bell Mountain Estate