The fruit for this wine comes exclusively from Melville's Sta. Rita Hills estate and is a combination of two different Syrah clones (Estrella and Clone 99). The Estrella is from Donna's block which is planted on well drained, nutrient deficient sand. The neutrality of this soil always lends an intoxicating and high toned bouquet of flowers and spice while the Clone 99 from Block I is planted on denser sandy loam soil, bringing depth and richness to the resultant wine. 60% of the fruit was gently de-stemmed with 40% remaining as whole clusters and was fermented in small 1.5 ton open top fermenters.
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Reminding me of a top Saint Joseph, the 2020 Syrah Sta. Rita Hills offers lots of black and blue fruits, notes of peppery herbs, medium body, juicy acidity, and a balanced, age-worthy style. Seeing 40% whole clusters and neutral wood, it will evolve for a decade."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "Medium ruby, the 2020 Syrah Estate has layered, broody aromas of blackcurrants, menthol, dried earth, pipe tobacco and graphite. The palate is firm and earthy, with flavors of mushroom and tobacco lingering on the finish."
JEB DUNNUCK 93 POINTS - "Reminding me of a top Saint Joseph, the 2020 Syrah Sta. Rita Hills offers lots of black and blue fruits, notes of peppery herbs, medium body, juicy acidity, and a balanced, age-worthy style. Seeing 40% whole clusters and neutral wood, it will evolve for a decade."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "Medium ruby, the 2020 Syrah Estate has layered, broody aromas of blackcurrants, menthol, dried earth, pipe tobacco and graphite. The palate is firm and earthy, with flavors of mushroom and tobacco lingering on the finish."
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