Melville
Inox Clone 76 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Clear straw yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruit with sweet lemon/lime and herb nuances. Palate shows juicy lemons and crisp apple flavors. The wine shows good depth, balance, acidity, and finishes with spicy oak.
Clear straw yellow color. Aromas of tropical fruit with sweet lemon/lime and herb nuances. Palate shows juicy lemons and crisp apple flavors. The wine shows good depth, balance, acidity, and finishes with spicy oak.
Mar 6th, 2016
Leesy but no malo. Great texture & minerality
Leesy but no malo. Great texture & minerality
Nov 8th, 2014
These are SO much more interesting with a few years under their belt. Excellent!
These are SO much more interesting with a few years under their belt. Excellent!
Jul 17th, 2020
Very smooth with hints of citrus. Not too buttery or Oak. Really great Chard!
Very smooth with hints of citrus. Not too buttery or Oak. Really great Chard!
Dec 22nd, 2015The 2013 vintage of Melville's all stainless steel chardonnay. Steely acidity, this wine is like a CA version of a premier cru Chablis. Very tight temperature window to balance fruit and acidity, I suspect this needs 1-2 more years in the cellar to integrate. Good wine now, but could be great in a couple of years.
The 2013 vintage of Melville's all stainless steel chardonnay. Steely acidity, this wine is like a CA version of a premier cru Chablis. Very tight temperature window to balance fruit and acidity, I suspect this needs 1-2 more years in the cellar to integrate. Good wine now, but could be great in a couple of years.
Apr 4th, 2015
