Chelsea Goldschmidt, Alexander Valley (Sonoma County, California) Merlot 2013

Nov 5, 2015

By Rich Cook

Famed winemaker Nick Goldschmidt uses his daughter’s name on this bottle — it’s the result of winemaking lessons with Chelsea, and I’d give this one an A- for depth of flavor, varietal character, judicious use of oak, good structure and a long dark finish.  It’s priced as a value leader, and it succeeds with style.  I wonder what the next lesson has in store for us!

Country / Region

Sonoma County, California

Appellation

Alexander Valley

Grape Variety

Merlot

Color

Red

Vintage

2013

Score

89

Price

US $ 17.00

Producer

Chelsea Goldschmidt