Posts tagged: Melville

Surprise Blind Tasting Winner

In a recent blind Syrah tasting the Melville “Estate” surprised many. The lineup included: Beckman Clone #1 (94 Parker) Avennia (96 Parker) Two Hands “Bella” (93+ Parker) Pax “Griffin’s Lair (95 Parker) Herman Story “Nuts & Bolts (95 Parker) Bedrock Alder Springs (95 Parker) Rhys “Horseshoe” (94 Parker) Roar Garys’ (94 Parker) Lucia Garys’ (95 Parker) Melville […]

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Melville 2008 Pinot Noir “Terraces” Santa Rita Hills

An amazing nose of red and blue stone fruit with a hint of cherries. On the palate this wine offers a little more old-world with a touch of black tea, persimmon while it is dense and round. The wine is very elegant (not light!) with stunning complexity and a great mouth-feel. Only 300 cases produced. […]

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Melville 2009 Inox Chardonnay

On the nose tons of citrus, honeysuckle and a touch of lime. Intensely aromatic with hints of verbena and lemon oil. Good complexity on the mid-palate, with a nice balance of fruit and acid. Very small production. Melville 2009 Inox Chardonnay

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Melville 2009 Chardonnay “Inox Clone 76” Santa Rita Hills

On the nose tons of citrus, honeysuckle and a touch of lime. Intensely aromatic with hints of verbena and lemon oil. Good complexity on the mid-palate, with a nice balance of fruit and acid. Very small production. Melville 2009 Chardonnay “Inox Clone 76” Santa Rita Hills

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