Country: US / Bell Mountain Estate
Variety: Bordeaux-style Red Blend California
Winery: Medlock Ames / Alexander Valley
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.