Melville
Estate Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
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![Austin Hohnke Austin Hohnke](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/austinhohnke-1733113209-17eb12d881c4.jpg)
Zesty as ever. Pepper, olives, Dr. Pepper.
13.9% abv. My last bottle of this vintage.
Zesty as ever. Pepper, olives, Dr. Pepper.
13.9% abv. My last bottle of this vintage.
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Blind #2. Tasters honed in on Syrah. New world followed. Beautiful example. Strong deduction by the tasting group. Fascinating next to the 2016 Guigal Cote Rotie.
Blind #2. Tasters honed in on Syrah. New world followed. Beautiful example. Strong deduction by the tasting group. Fascinating next to the 2016 Guigal Cote Rotie.
Jun 17th, 2024![Austin Hohnke Austin Hohnke](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/austinhohnke-1733113209-17eb12d881c4.jpg)
A personal favorite. Enthralling aromatics. Bright and zesty. Olives galore. 13.9% abv.
Happy to have several more bottles. No rush.
A personal favorite. Enthralling aromatics. Bright and zesty. Olives galore. 13.9% abv.
Happy to have several more bottles. No rush.
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Just how I like my Syrah. Zesty and peppery up front but leading to a more savory core of olives, violets, and wild brambly fruit. 40% whole cluster in neutral oak. Very complex with something to appreciate no matter your preferred style of the grape.
Just how I like my Syrah. Zesty and peppery up front but leading to a more savory core of olives, violets, and wild brambly fruit. 40% whole cluster in neutral oak. Very complex with something to appreciate no matter your preferred style of the grape.
Mar 28th, 2022![John Howard John Howard](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/john-howard-2-1386013393-47091c651beb.jpg)
Insane. In the lineup for best affordable domestic syrah.
Insane. In the lineup for best affordable domestic syrah.
Apr 23rd, 2021![Gladys Xiques Gladys Xiques](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/gladysxiques-1429883902-f3d81145c83b_250x250.jpg)
A bit fruit forward and jammy. Needs to open up. Paired with grilled tri tip, mashed potatoes and green beans and kale. Great compliment with grilled meat.
A bit fruit forward and jammy. Needs to open up. Paired with grilled tri tip, mashed potatoes and green beans and kale. Great compliment with grilled meat.
Sep 28th, 2021![Gladys Xiques Gladys Xiques](https://s3.amazonaws.com/delectable-profile-photos/gladysxiques-1429883902-f3d81145c83b_250x250.jpg)
Albeit a bit young, the 2018 Syrah with its deep purple fruit is steeped with fruit with a slight vegetal quality. Exquisite with cheese and fruit.
Albeit a bit young, the 2018 Syrah with its deep purple fruit is steeped with fruit with a slight vegetal quality. Exquisite with cheese and fruit.
Aug 23rd, 2021