{"product_id":"2020-yarrow-merlot-alexander-valley-sonoma-county","title":"2020 Medlock Ames \"Yarrow\" Merlot, Alexander Valley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY WE LOVE IT:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNamed for Yarrow, a native wildflower signifying resilience and renewal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e93 Points Wine Independent, 92 Points James Suckling, 92 Points International Wine Review - solid critical reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited production - only 500 cases produced\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is an amazing wine at a great price!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINEMAKER: \u003c\/b\u003eAbby Watt. Jean Hoefliger Consulting Winemaker. Medlock Ames wines are owned by Chris Medlock James and Ames Morison who have taken organic viticulture and sustainability to a whole new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT WE TASTED: \u003c\/b\u003eDeep garnet-purple in color and enriched with aromas of dark chocolate, mocha, warm spices and tea leaves. A medium to full-bodied palate bursting with black and blue fruit preserves and a bouquet of blackberry, ripe red plum, and berry bramble. The wine is rounded out with smooth and elegant tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAVA DESIGNATED:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Valley, Sonoma County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHAT WE PAIRED:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuck breast with cherry\/blackberry gastrique \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled pork collar with root vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcini \/ mushroom ragù  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChocolate Lava Cake with Chocolate Truffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePERSONALITY: \u003c\/b\u003e Estate-grown Merlot from Bell Mountain Ranch, located on steep hillsides where the southern tip of the Alexander Valley meets the Russian River Valley. The 2020 vintage was the result of a cool spring with lower rainfall which led to a lighter crop followed by some heat spikes and early ripening\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSERVING: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecanting recommendation: Open 1hr prior to serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe at Room Temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTECHNICAL:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e21 months in 20% new French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 500 cases made\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14.2% Alcohol\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES, REVIEWS \u0026amp; RATINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e93 Points - The Wine Independent\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e“The 2020 Yarrow Merlot, with 5% Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend, is deep garnet-purple in color. It swans out of the glass with gregarious notes of stewed black plums and boysenberry preserves followed by hints of mint tea, lilacs, and dusty soil. The medium to full-bodied palate is bursting with black and blue fruit preserves, supported by velvety tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and perfumed.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - James Suckling \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Great balance and pure fruit flavors give a lot to like about this medium-bodied, lightly tannic wine made from organically grown estate grapes. Tasty red and black cherries and a smooth texture. Drink or hold.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e92 Points - International Wine Review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e“This Merlot from Medlock Ames begins with pleasant aromas of blueberry, strawberry and black tea. Yarrow has a bouquet of blackberry, plum, berry bramble and prune. The palate is medium to full body with plenty of fruit, and offers hints of black tea on a long, savory finish.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Ground shipping in states where allowed. Temperature control shipping in effect May 1 through Sept 15 to protect these fine wines. A small fee will be added to each shipment. You may choose 2 day or overnight air also*\u003cspan\u003e. 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