Philippe Melka and Larry Fairchild are a partnership in Napa Valley like no other, the 2013 Stones 2 lives up to its press, The wine exhibited notes of tar, tobacco, soaring black fruit and amazing balance. The deep baking spices always keeps me wanting to go back to the glass for more. Bravo Team Philippe and Larry for an exceptional effort
Philippe Melka and Larry Fairchild are a partnership in Napa Valley like no other, the 2013 Stones 2 lives up to its press, The wine exhibited notes of tar, tobacco, soaring black fruit and amazing balance. The deep baking spices always keeps me wanting to go back to the glass for more. Bravo Team Philippe and Larry for an exceptional effort
Feb 21st, 2017
Fairchild and Melka make some fantastic wines. Pritchard hill. Endless structure wow. This wine is fantastic with a short decant but I’m sure will keep developing for hours. Prob 20-30 years more of life left. Such an amazing fruit nose, tannins are just softening up. Just tremendous. In 10 years this wine will go toe to toe with just about anything out of Napa. Love it.
Fairchild and Melka make some fantastic wines. Pritchard hill. Endless structure wow. This wine is fantastic with a short decant but I’m sure will keep developing for hours. Prob 20-30 years more of life left. Such an amazing fruit nose, tannins are just softening up. Just tremendous. In 10 years this wine will go toe to toe with just about anything out of Napa. Love it.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Napa Valley, California, USA
