Melville Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022
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Category | White Wine |
Varietal | |
Brand | Melville |
Origin | California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills |
Alcohol/vol | 13.1% |
Wine Enthusiast
- we94
Lemon balm and pithy aromas meet with a light dairy touch on the nose of this bottling. The palate is extremely textural and grippy in all the right ways, showcasing bright lemon and light yogurt flavors.
Wine Advocate
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The 2022 Chardonnay Estate has gregarious aromas of baked apples, almonds, dried hay, bread dough and candle wax. The medium-bodied palate is plush and rounded with an understated core of honeyed fruit, vibrant acidity and a long, fragrant finish. 1,610 cases produced.
Jeb Dunnuck
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Spiced apple, melon, chalky mineral, and hints of leafy herbs all emerge from Chad's 2022 Chardonnay Estate Sta. Rita Hills, a medium-bodied, vibrant, beautifully balanced Chardonnay that shines on all accounts. With nicely integrated acidity, a pure, layered mouthfeel, and outstanding length, it will evolve for at least 7-8 years.
Vinous
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The 2022 Chardonnay Estate is a powerful, deep wine. Tangerine peel, white flowers, mint and lightly honeyed notes confer exoticism to a Chardonnay of structure and textural intensity. The Estate reflects the personality of this low yielding vintage. Even with blocked malolactic fermentation, the 2022 is a pretty rich, heady Chardonnay.