Flavour Profile

Melville

Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Syrah

Name: Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Syrah
Brand: Melville
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

3.9

Highly Reviewed

2018

750 mL

WINE DESCRIPTION

Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Syrah is a premium wine produced by Melville Winery, a renowned producer of high-quality wines. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation, which is known for its cool climate and unique soil composition. The vineyard features steep hillsides and a maritime influence, which contribute to the wine's distinctive character. The winemaking process involves careful selection of grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant expression of Syrah, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a refined and sophisticated wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Melville Estate Sta.Rita Hills Syrah is a bold and complex wine that offers a tantalizing combination of dark fruit, spice, and earthy aromas. On the palate, this full-bodied Syrah offers ripe blackberry and plum flavors, with notes of pepper, tobacco, and sweet oak. The tannins are firm and present, but supple, and the finish is long and lingering. A truly delightful and well-rounded Syrah to enjoy.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Non-Alcoholic

Very High

Intensity:

Intense

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Melville

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.9

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