Medlock Ames Chardonnay 2014

Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California

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Medlock Ames Chardonnay 2014 Front Label

Product Details

Varietal

Chardonnay

Region

Russian River, Sonoma County, California

Producer

Medlock Ames

Vintage

2014

Size

750ML

ABV

13.4%

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Winemaker Notes

The 2014 vintage blessed our vines with grapes full of intense flavors and a distinct line of acidity that really shines through in our Chardonnay. The aromas jump from the glass: coconut, lemon, and Bosc pear. The first sip provides the perfect viscosity and weight to coat your taste buds. Flavors continue to explode including unripe pineapple, wild fennel, green apple, toasted sesame seed, lemon oil and zest, white grapefruit, and nectarine complemented by a bit of minerality and wet stone characteristics. The wine's structure definitely shows with a judicious use of oak and stainless steel that does not over burden the wine and lends a crisp finish. Quintessential Russian River Valley Chardonnay.Vintage

Blend: 100% Chardonnay

Medlock Ames

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Medlock Ames is an estate fine wine producer located in Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California. Started in 1998 by friends Chris James and Ames Morison, their commitment to quality through mindful and organic farming is considered to be one of their greatest assets. Their vineyards are farmed organically with no insecticides, chemical fertilizers or herbicides and solar power provides the energy needed to run. Only 55 of 338 acres are farmed, they chose to leave the majority of land in a natural state - reserving the majority of the acreage for oaks and wildflowers, not vines. Innovative and traditional methods are used to farm this boutique vineyard where vegetables, olives and wildlife also flourish. The portfolio includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, a Red Bordeaux Blend, estate bottled olive oil, verjus and preserves.

Chardonnay Wine

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One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made. While it tends to flourish in most environments, Chardonnay from its Burgundian homeland produces some of the most remarkable and longest lived examples. California produces both oaky, buttery styles and leaner, European-inspired wines. Somm Secret—The Burgundian subregion of Chablis, while typically using older oak barrels, produces a bright style similar to the unoaked style. Anyone who doesn't like oaky Chardonnay would likely enjoy Chablis.

Russian River Valley Wine

Sonoma County, California

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A standout region for its decidedly Californian take on Burgundian varieties, the Russian River Valley is named for the eponymous river that flows through it. While there are warm pockets of the AVA, it is mostly a cool-climate growing region thanks to breezes and fog from the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir reign supreme in Russian River, with the best examples demonstrating a unique combination of richness and restraint. The cool weather makes Russian River an ideal AVA for sparkling wine production, utilizing the aforementioned varieties. Zinfandel also performs exceptionally well here. Within the Russian River Valley lie the smaller appellations of Chalk Hill and Green Valley. The former, farther from the ocean, is relatively warm, with a focus on red and white Bordeaux varieties. The latter is the coolest, foggiest parcel of the Russian River Valley and is responsible for outstanding Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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