Melville Estate Chardonnay 2023

Melville Estate Chardonnay 202394 points Vinous Media Drinking window: 2026 2031 The 2023 Chardonnay Estate is exquisite. Floral and lifted, with striking precision, the Melville Chardonnay makes such a strong case for why Chardonnay is so ideally suited here. Lemon confit, jasmine and light tropical inflections are some of the notes that grace this sublimely elegant white. Bright acids pull it all together on the finish. I would give the 2023 six months to a year in bottle, as it

Here is evidence yet again

The East facing older vines on the bench near the top of Witness Tree were some of the first vines to bloom in our portfolio

baking spice and a tangy mineral note suggesting granite

round tannin

“We had a very long summer in 2022

airy expression

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Fellom Ranch is the most complete of the three Arnot-Roberts Cabernets

Papesse is the highest single vineyard in production within Modigliana

one of Riesling and one of an ancient field blend

It offers a striking mix of vibrancy and mountain structure

Cassis is not only an active port

Exceptional with cured cheeses and fine hams