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 »
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/750ml
2021 Retail Average
96
/100
2021 Pro Rating
A vivid, cool-climate Syrah that marries pure dark berry and blueberry fruit with a cascade of pepper, lavender, olive and smoky-savoury nuances. Silky yet tensile on the palate, it glides with fine, chalk-dusted tannins and vibrant acidity, finishing long with hints of blood orange, graphite and cured meat. Elegant, layered and already captivating, with the structure to unfurl beautifully over time.
Pepper-crusted duck breast; lamb with black olive tapenade; charcoal-grilled mushrooms; Sichuan peppercorn beef
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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.