2012 Melville Syrah Estate
Syrah
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By Antonio Galloni
(Melville Syrah Estate Sta. Rita Hills Sta. Rita Hills) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
(Melville Syrah Estate) Very dark ruby color; roasted black fruit, toast, charcoal nose; rich, tight, tart black fruit, black cherry, charcoal palate with near medium acidity; needs 4-plus years; medium-plus finish (25 to 30% whole cluster; all neutral oak) 92+
12/9/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2012
- TypeRed
- ProducerMelville
- VarietySyrah
- DesignationEstate
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSta. Rita Hills
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- UPC/EAN Code705105170275
1/5/2023 - John McCabe wrote: 90 Points
Similar to previous notes, the profile is not so appealing - a bit firm and closed. I think I need to avoid Syrah from this appellation. I tend to much prefer styles from Napa and Paso Robles.
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2/25/2021 - devraj Likes this wine: 92 Points
Dark purple in color. True to the varietal and terroir showing intense aromas of candied black raspberry, violets, tar and bbq smoke. Full-bodied palate follows through with sweet crushed black small fruits, hint of pepper, roasted coffee, medium (-) acidity and a long smoky and fruit filled finish. Nice.
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8/13/2020 - John McCabe wrote: 89 Points
Not my kind of syrah style. There is no creme aspect, which I tend to seek out and often can get form some good Paso Robles syrah, but not here. This is quite drab and muted, not much charm. Not one I'd seek out again.
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2/16/2020 - devraj Likes this wine: 93 Points
Dark reddish-purple. Soaring aromas of black-raspberry jam, tar, roasted coffee and smoke. Full bodied in the mouth shows smoky and jammy black fruits, hint of medium acidity, very fine tannins and a long, roasted coffee finish. Wonderful expression of new world Syrah.
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11/12/2019 - signotim Likes this wine: 91 Points
Drinking beautifully and shows like it has some time to go
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