Melville • Sta. Rita Hills, California
Melville Estate Chardonnay is a 100% estate-grown Chardonnay from the cool, coastal Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara Cou…Melville Estate Chardonnay is a 100% estate-grown Chardonnay from the cool, coastal Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, crafted by the Melville family (winemaker Chad Melville) with organic-minded vineyard practices and light, thoughtf…Learn More »
$36
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
93
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Melville Estate Chardonnay 2023 crackles with coastal tension, layering lemon zest, lime and crisp apple over subtle pineapple and white flowers. The palate is lean yet satisfyingly textured, driven by vivid acidity and a mouthwatering, saline snap on the finish that will reward a bit of time in bottle.
Hamachi crudo; Goat cheese and herb tart; Grilled prawns with lemon and garlic
Melville Estate Chardonnay is a 100% estate-grown Chardonnay from the cool, coastal Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, crafted by the Melville family (winemaker Chad Melville) with organic-minded vineyard practices and light, thoughtful cellar handling. The wine typically shows bright stone- and core-fruit (pear, white peach) and citrus layers with a saline/mineral streak, subtle lees or waxy textures and restrained oak — a cool-climate Chardonnay that balances freshness and textural richness and speaks clearly of its seaside-influenced t…