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Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2018
A Fantastic New Syrah from Melville. Limited 93 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Syrah (Sta. Rita Hills) is very pretty and delicate. Whole clusters add striking aromatic top notes redolent of dried flowers, mint and herbs. In the glass, the Estate is gracious and light on its feet. Silky tannins add to a feeling of understatement and finesse. The 2018 is such a terrific example of how compelling Syrah can in the Sta. Rita Hills." 92 Points Robert Parker: "The 2018 Syrah Estate has a medium ruby color and bright, lifted scents of cracked pepper and mint with touches of olive and tar and a core of fresh blue and black fruits. The palate is concentrated, layered, fresh and lifted with a ripe, grainy frame and long finish." ...Hold onto your hats, as these latest releases from Chad Melville and winemaker Greg Brewer are off-the-charts good! While both of the Chardonnays are beautiful, and play in the clean, crisp and medium-bodied spectrum, it’s the Pinot Noirs and Syrahs that are incredible across the board."
Ratings on Delectable
Austin Hohnke 
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.
9.2Austin Hohnke
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.
9.1Austin Hohnke
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.
9.3
Jake Hajer
Pepper and plums. Good texture.
Pepper and plums. Good texture.
9.1
Jonathan Wall
The nose and palette smacks you in the face with a variety of dark purple flowers. You proceed to drink the rest just saying “WOW” with every sip. Great Syrah tasting line up. Melville was most versatile... great alone or with food, anytime, anywhere. Loved it!
The nose and palette smacks you in the face with a variety of dark purple flowers. You proceed to drink the rest just saying “WOW” with every sip. Great Syrah tasting line up. Melville was most versatile... great alone or with food, anytime, anywhere. Loved it!
9.4
John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Insane. In the lineup for best affordable domestic syrah.
Insane. In the lineup for best affordable domestic syrah.
9.4
Gladys Xiques
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.
8.8Gladys Xiques
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.
9.0
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