Melville
Inox Clone 76 Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay



2012 just drank and even with flu punched through my cloudy head....nice structured lemony custard minerally tight frame with balanced and piercing acidity...great effort!!!
2012 just drank and even with flu punched through my cloudy head....nice structured lemony custard minerally tight frame with balanced and piercing acidity...great effort!!!
Feb 18th, 2018
Nice bright yellow color. Saline, crushed rocks dominate mixed with toasted almond, lemon, citrus and little bit corn. Oak presents but not oak monster, kind of like he's peeking around the corner. Slightly reduced. Not a very appealing nose for me personally. Full bodied, good acidity and structure. Grapefruit stands out on the palate, slight bitter and salty on the finish. I like it pretty much despite the nose wasn't that attractive for me. I paired with trout, worked well. 350 cases produced. 13% alc. 2014 vintage
Nice bright yellow color. Saline, crushed rocks dominate mixed with toasted almond, lemon, citrus and little bit corn. Oak presents but not oak monster, kind of like he's peeking around the corner. Slightly reduced. Not a very appealing nose for me personally. Full bodied, good acidity and structure. Grapefruit stands out on the palate, slight bitter and salty on the finish. I like it pretty much despite the nose wasn't that attractive for me. I paired with trout, worked well. 350 cases produced. 13% alc. 2014 vintage
Mar 19th, 2017Lemon hard candy with vanilla Crème shell.
Length is great, acidity building beautifully.
Lemon hard candy with vanilla Crème shell.
Length is great, acidity building beautifully.

Bright straight ahead vibrant fruits... my summer go to
Bright straight ahead vibrant fruits... my summer go to
Jun 9th, 2016
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
What an elegant effort from Melville - drinks like a top-notch Chablis! So happy I have two more bottles!
What an elegant effort from Melville - drinks like a top-notch Chablis! So happy I have two more bottles!
Sep 29th, 2015