Melville
2005, Estate Chardonnay - Clone 76, Inox
Santa Rita Hills
"Small Lot Collection"
914 cases produced, priced at $30
Bright golden color w/ green hue, w/ white and green floral herbal aromas of gardenia, tarragon and watercress... opens to green
and orange melon, yellow dried-fruit, lime skin and citrus oil.
We opened this one last weekend while on vacation at the Heritage House in Mendocino - enjoyed it before dinner w/ some cheese and fresh rasberries. Melville's wine maker is Greg Brewer, one half of the Brewer ~ Clifton due of the Santa Rita Hills. Next time you're up in Santa Barbara County wine country, make sure to stop by the Melville vineyard.
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