Melville
Hanzell Selection Estate Wine Club Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Neutral oaks not overdone. Soft tannins with a warm finish. Pleasant
Neutral oaks not overdone. Soft tannins with a warm finish. Pleasant
May 15th, 2017
This is an interesting chardonnay from Melville. It's a bit unusual insofar as its acidity seems to be much higher (at least more pronounced) than even the Inox offerings. Serving this a few degrees higher than typical for Melville chards allows it to come into a nice focus. Would be interesting to let this sit a few years to see what happens with it. Definitely inferior to the 2011 version of this wine, but still enjoyable.
This is an interesting chardonnay from Melville. It's a bit unusual insofar as its acidity seems to be much higher (at least more pronounced) than even the Inox offerings. Serving this a few degrees higher than typical for Melville chards allows it to come into a nice focus. Would be interesting to let this sit a few years to see what happens with it. Definitely inferior to the 2011 version of this wine, but still enjoyable.
Nov 15th, 2015
Surprisingly dry Chardonnay. Pairs well with foie gras. Thanks for the birthday wine @Dan Hess
Surprisingly dry Chardonnay. Pairs well with foie gras. Thanks for the birthday wine @Dan Hess
Sep 2nd, 2015
Wonderful acidity. Been a long time since I have had a chard with such intense citrus and lemongrass right up front. No wood whatsoever...the way nature intended.
Wonderful acidity. Been a long time since I have had a chard with such intense citrus and lemongrass right up front. No wood whatsoever...the way nature intended.
Aug 26th, 2015
Lovely full body tropical flavors kiwi, pineapple; ripe peach, and guava. Moderate oak finish rounds it out on an extended finish. Great choice for snacks while enjoying the view over Mirror Lake.
Lovely full body tropical flavors kiwi, pineapple; ripe peach, and guava. Moderate oak finish rounds it out on an extended finish. Great choice for snacks while enjoying the view over Mirror Lake.
Aug 12th, 2015A small production chardonnay from Meville (100 cases produced), this is probably the best chardonnay that I've had from Meville (other than their Inox series, which in a great year is an awesome wine). This sees some oak but not overdone and is nicely offset by just enough acidity (pretty surprising considering that the fruit was harvested on November 8 and sports 15% alcohol - don't know how Greg Brewer does it!). Terrific juice!
A small production chardonnay from Meville (100 cases produced), this is probably the best chardonnay that I've had from Meville (other than their Inox series, which in a great year is an awesome wine). This sees some oak but not overdone and is nicely offset by just enough acidity (pretty surprising considering that the fruit was harvested on November 8 and sports 15% alcohol - don't know how Greg Brewer does it!). Terrific juice!
Jul 27th, 2015
