La Mekerra Vineyard White Blend

This was served during my annual WWC hosting. Typical format of sparkler, three whites, four reds, one dessert, all served blind.

Decanted an hour. Acquired during a visit to Melka a few years back. Last bottle of a 3-pack, and poured next to a 2016 Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc. 100%SB and 100% barrel fermented. This was the SB that opened my eyes to how good SB could be 5-6yrs ago. The tropical aromatics (pineapple, lots of guava, white peach) alongside such a rich yet balanced palate (glycerin like, oak only noticeable in texture, not taste). Lemon cream with a puckering finish.

As an aside, I know these “super SauvBlancs” have become popular. Melka must be at the forefront thanks to involvement in V29, DANA, Lail, Melka, ADAMVS, and countless others from the Atelier Melka team.

Soooo much better then even a few years ago. Can’t explain it🤷🏻‍♂️

Damn this was good @David L

Peach all day. One of if not my favorite SB coming out of California. My goodness this is a must in your cellar.

Incredible wine - just one of my favorites sauv Blanc

One of the best showing of this wine to date. 15 drinking fantastic. Glycerin mouthfeel with Papaya, smoke coconut, pineapple and cream. Finish sails for 30+sec.

Wine Nerd Herd Wednesday afternoon tune up drinking

Needs time to breathe but once open the wine was really stunning

14’ Drink window is now. At- Viceroy Santa Monica, CA

Lively babbling brook, fresh air, nectarine, lychee. So good. I could sip this under the Carolina blue skies all day. Thank you @Shawn R @David L