Melville CHARDONNAY Santa Rita Hills 2023 750ml 94Vinous 93JD

Our chardonnay continues to bring to light that a cold climate with sandy soil delivers another
dimension that seems to be lost on the “typical” California chardonnay. The 2023 is austere and
full of tension, energy, and depth of fruit. Aromas of citrus blossoms, minerals, oyster brine, salty ocean air, dried honey, and grilled pineapple make way to a palate that is bright, fresh, and
electric with concentration that lingers.

This wine pairs beautifully alongside grilled swordfish tacos with fresh pineapple salsa and a
drizzle of lime crema.

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 is pretty tightly wound at this stage. 94Vinous 93JD

Ripe lemon and citrus fruits, some minty herbs, and chalky minerality all emerge from the 2023 Chardonnay Estate Sta. Rita Hills, a clean, vibrant, focused Chardonnay that has solid acidity, beautiful overall balance and texture, and a great finish. The estate comes all from the Melville Vineyard and was raised in neutral oak. 93JD