Melville • Sta. Rita Hills, California
Melville’s Donna’s Block Syrah is a cool‑climate, single‑block estate bottling from the sandy, wind‑swept northeastern s…Melville’s Donna’s Block Syrah is a cool‑climate, single‑block estate bottling from the sandy, wind‑swept northeastern section of their Sta. Rita Hills vineyard, named for matriarch Donna Melville. Rooted in beach‑like sand and shaped by Pa…Learn More »
$59
/750ml
Current Retail Average
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/100
Average Pro Rating
Melville’s Donna’s Block Syrah is a cool‑climate, single‑block estate bottling from the sandy, wind‑swept northeastern section of their Sta. Rita Hills vineyard, named for matriarch Donna Melville. Rooted in beach‑like sand and shaped by Pacific fog and breezes, it typically shows a vibrant, savory…Learn More »
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Melville’s Donna’s Block Syrah is a cool‑climate, single‑block estate bottling from the sandy, wind‑swept northeastern section of their Sta. Rita Hills vineyard, named for matriarch Donna Melville. Rooted in beach‑like sand and shaped by Pacific fog and breezes, it typically shows a vibrant, savory profile—pepper, olive and florals over taut red‑black fruit—with finesse‑driven structure, often aided by significant whole‑cluster fermentation and a light oak touch that amplifies the site’s coastal energy.