Winery Information
Winery Information for: Medlock Ames
Winery Founded: 1/1/1998
Winery Founded by: Chris Medlock James and Ames Morison
Winery Current Owner: Chris Medlock James and Ames Morison
Winery Description: The winery holds a deep commitment to preserving Bell Mountain and its surrounding areas; winemaker Ames Morison is a vocal supporter of organic, light-touch agricultural practices and gentle winemaking techniques for his wines that reflect the purest representations of the terroir.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.medlockames.com
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.medlockames.com/Mailing-List
X, formerly known as Twitter URL: https://x.com/MedlockAmes
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/medlockames
Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/medlockames
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Last updated information for this winery on: 4/17/2025
Medlock Ames wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
- January 2025;
- February 2025; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard Stonebreaker Cabernet Franc, 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Yarrow Merlot, 2022 Bell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- March 2025; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Fifty Tons Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Sonoma County Russian River Valley My Sister Charlie Chardonnay
- April 2025; 2024 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Sauvignon Blanc (4/16/2025, $35)
- May 2025;
- June 2025;
- July 2025;
- August 2025;
- September 2025; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley The Wedding Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, 2024 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Burning Daylight Sauvignon Blanc
- October 2025;
- November 2025;
- December 2025;
2024 Wine Releases
- January 2024;
- February 2024; 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard Stonebreaker Cabernet Franc (250 cases, $70), 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Yarrow Merlot, 2021 Bell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
- March 2024; 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Fifty Tons Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022 Sonoma County Russian River Valley My Sister Charlie Chardonnay ($50), 2023 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Sauvignon Blanc (250 cases, $35)
- April 2024;
- May 2024; 2020 Sonoma County Russian River Valley Brut Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine (333 cases, $75)
- June 2024;
- July 2024;
- August 2024;
- September 2024; 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley The Wedding Tree Cabernet Sauvignon, 2023 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Burning Daylight Sauvignon Blanc
- October 2024;
- November 2024; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Red Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc ($55)
- December 2024; 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard The Flag Cabernet Sauvignon (12/17/2024, $200)
2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023;
- February 2023; 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Secret Ingredient Malbec ($70), 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Yarrow Merlot (800 cases, $70), 2020 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1,650 cases, $70)
- March 2023;
- April 2023;
- May 2023; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard Rose (175 cases, $35), 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Fifty Tons Cabernet Sauvignon ($110)
- June 2023;
- July 2023; 2021 Russian River Valley My Sister Charlie Chardonnay (550 cases, $55)
- August 2023;
- September 2023; 2022 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Burning Daylight Sauvignon Blanc (610 cases, $55), 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley The Wedding Tree Cabernet Sauvignon (480 cases, $110), 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Stonebreaker Cabernet Franc (250 cases, $70), 2019 Russian River Valley Sparkling Wine Pinot Noir/Chardonnay
- October 2023;
- November 2023; 2021 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard Red Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Malbec ($55), 2020 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Vineyard The Flag Cabernet Sauvignon ($200)
- December 2023;
2022 Wine Releases
- January 2022;
- February 2022;
- March 2022; 2019 Bell Mountain Vineyard The Flag Cabernet Sauvignon, NV Russian River Valley Estate-Grown Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Sparkling Wine
- April 2022;
- May 2022;
- June 2022;
- July 2022;
- August 2022;
- September 2022;
- October 2022;
- November 2022;
- December 2022;
2021 Wine Releases
- January 2021;
- February 2021;
- March 2021; 2018 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (1,200 cases, $60)
- April 2021;
- May 2021;
- June 2021;
- July 2021;
- August 2021;
- September 2021;
- October 2021;
- November 2021;
- December 2021;
2020 Wine Releases
2019 Wine Releases
- January 2019; 2016 Alexander Valley King Cake Cabernet Sauvignon Dessert Wine ($30 for 375ml)
- February 2019;
- March 2019; 2018 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Merlot Rose ($27), 2018 Sonoma Valley Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($29)
- April 2019;
- May 2019;
- June 2019;
- July 2019;
- August 2019;
- September 2019;
- October 2019;
- November 2019;
- December 2019;
2018 Wine Releases
- January 2018;
- February 2018;
- March 2018;
- April 2018;
- May 2018;
- June 2018; 2016 Russian River Valley Moss Oak Pinot Noir (136 cases, $50)
- July 2018;
- August 2018;
- September 2018;
- October 2018;
- November 2018;
- December 2018;
2017 Wine Releases
- January 2017;
- February 2017; 2016 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($29), 2016 Alexander Valley Rose Merlot/Malbec ($27)
- March 2017;
- April 2017; 2016 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Rose ($27)
- May 2017; 2015 Lower Slope Chardonnay ($42)
- June 2017; 2015 Russian River Valley Small Lot Collection Moss Oak Pinot Noir (131 cases, $50)
- July 2017;
- August 2017;
- September 2017;
- October 2017;
- November 2017;
- December 2017;
2016 Wine Releases
- January 2016;
- February 2016; 2015 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($27)
- March 2016;
- April 2016; 2015 Sonoma County Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Rose ($25)
- May 2016;
- June 2016;
- July 2016;
- August 2016;
- September 2016; 2015 Russian River Valley Chardonnay ($29)
- October 2016;
- November 2016;
- December 2016;
2015 Wine Releases
- January 2015;
- February 2015;
- March 2015; 2014 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Sauvignon Blanc ($27), 2014 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Merlot Rose ($23), 2012 Alexander Valley Snakepit Red Wine ($60)
- April 2015;
- May 2015; 2013 Russian River Valley Lower Slope Chardonnay (286 case, $40), 2012 Alexander Valley Heritage Merlot (257 cases, $50), 2012 Alexander Valley Right Bank Red Wine (199 cases, $50)
- June 2015;
- July 2015;
- August 2015; 2012 Kate’s & B’s Cabernet Sauvignon (220 cases, $75)
- September 2015;
- October 2015; 2013 Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon ($45), NV Alexander Valley Bell Mountain Estate Dessert Wine (50 cases, $45)
- November 2015; 2013 Alexander Valley Right Bank Red ($45), 2013 Alexander Valley Heritage Merlot ($50)
- December 2015;
2014 Wine Releases
- January 2014;
- February 2014;
- March 2014;
- April 2014; 2013 Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($27)
- May 2014;
- June 2014;
- July 2014;
- August 2014;
- September 2014; 2012 Russian River Valley Lower Slope Chardonnay (247 cases, $40), 2013 Russian River Valley Bell Mountain Estate Chardonnay (1,240 cases, $27)
- October 2014;
- November 2014;
- December 2014;
2013 Wine Releases
2012 Wine Releases
2011 Wine Releases
- January 2011;
- February 2011;
- March 2011;
- April 2011;
- May 2011; 2010 Alexander Valley Rose Cabernet Sauvignon ($20)
- June 2011;
- July 2011;
- August 2011;
- September 2011;
- October 2011;
- November 2011;
- December 2011;
2010 Wine Releases
2009 Wine Releases
2008 Wine Releases
2007 Wine Releases
2006 Wine Releases
2005 Wine Releases
2004 Wine Releases
- January 2004;
- February 2004;1999 Bell Mountain Vineyard Merlot
- March 2004;
- April 2004;
- May 2004;
- June 2004;
- July 2004;
- August 2004;
- September 2004; 2000 Bell Mountain Vineyard Merlot
- October 2004;
- November 2004;
- December 2004;
2003 Wine Releases
2002 Wine Releases
2001 Wine Releases
2000 Wine Releases
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