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Red
2011 Melville Syrah Estate Verna's
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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jonaspq Likes this wine: 89 points
December 18, 2016 - Initially jammy and sweet with lots of blackberries. After a couple of hours of airing, secondary and more savoury notes take over and the wine improves significantly with nice texture and decent length. It will probably not improve with further cellaring.
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ktachuck Likes this wine: 84 points
March 26, 2016 - Blueberry notes, salty black olive juice, a little meaty and a wet earth finish. Smooth and mouth coating.
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Djfermentation Likes this wine: 89 points
October 28, 2015 - I agree with other reviewers in that there is nothing really noteworthy here but it is fine week night drinker. It did become slightly more revealing with a couple hours of air.
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Randito Likes this wine: 88 points
October 24, 2015 - An average to good Syrah. Good black and blue fruit with a sweet spice finish. Lacks nuances and layers, but balanced and smooth.
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YingerW Likes this wine:
May 31, 2015 - Peppery, horsey, and sweet spice. Flavors of spice, and black fruits. Definitely you'll notice the heat from the 14% alcohol. Drink now with further aging potential.
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2013, IWC Issue #171 (link)(Melville Vineyards and Winery Syrah Estate Verna's Sta. Rita Hills) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Santa Barbara's Stunning 2011s (Jul 2013) (link)(Melville Syrah Estate Verna's Santa Barbara County) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type Red
- Producer Melville
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard Verna's
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 105 (25%)
- Consumed 312 (75%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
93% Like It 14 votes
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- ProducerMelville
- VarietySyrah
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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