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
2022 Retail Average
95
/100
2022 Pro Rating
A vibrant, cool-climate Syrah that marries red and blue fruits with peppery spice, blood orange zest, and savory nori and game accents. Silky yet energetic on the palate, its velvety tannins and lifted acidity carry a long, floral-spiced finish that feels both polished and wild. Distinctive, seamless, and deeply expressive of its coastal origins.
Pepper-crusted duck breast; lamb merguez with lentils; charcoal-grilled eggplant with tahini; soy-glazed mushrooms
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.