Medlock Ames

Small Vines Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.142 ratings
9.07 pro ratings
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Michael Herzog

This was drinking so nicely. Love the acidity and the fruit was delicious. Medlock Ames produces some really nice single vineyard cabs and this is one of the better ones.

This was drinking so nicely. Love the acidity and the fruit was delicious. Medlock Ames produces some really nice single vineyard cabs and this is one of the better ones.

Jun 6th, 2020
Maggie Harrison

black currant, black berries past ripe starting to dry. mineral undertones, hint of mint/menthol. full bodied w/the aromatics continuing seamlessly thru the palate. medium acid and tannin. nice

black currant, black berries past ripe starting to dry. mineral undertones, hint of mint/menthol. full bodied w/the aromatics continuing seamlessly thru the palate. medium acid and tannin. nice

May 9th, 2017
Matt Schwartz

Amazing wine, robust structure with a smooth finish

Amazing wine, robust structure with a smooth finish

Feb 8th, 2015
Douglas Frankel

Awesome

Awesome

Jul 29th, 2019
Carly Messner

Life's too short! Drink the good bottle!

Life's too short! Drink the good bottle!

Mar 12th, 2017
Matt Beyard

Beautiful wine that went great steaks on the grill. Just an excellent Cab.

Beautiful wine that went great steaks on the grill. Just an excellent Cab.

Feb 20th, 2017
Kim Stanbro

This was better in tonight's living room than I remembered in the tasting room. No decant but hearty swirls.

This was better in tonight's living room than I remembered in the tasting room. No decant but hearty swirls.

Jan 18th, 2017
Slestyan

Tastes generic with too much bkack cherry or currant?

Tastes generic with too much bkack cherry or currant?

May 12th, 2016
Susannah McGown

Nice, bold cab, very earthy

Nice, bold cab, very earthy

Apr 2nd, 2016
Chris Goetz

Gritty and full bodied - and right on for the price!

Gritty and full bodied - and right on for the price!

Dec 10th, 2015