2014 Melville "Inox-Clone 76" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay (Web Only-2016)

(Web Only-2016)

While I normally don‰۪t find much qualitative differences between his estate-vineyard releases (Cara Mia and Bel Canto) and his other two single-vineyard releases

One would think that this is just a gimmick wine

granted we have excellent pricing on the Duval wines

cleaner than previous vintage with some earthy aromas that are focused and precise

2014 Melville "Inox-Clone 76" Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay (Web Only-2016)Brought up all in stainless steel, the 2014 Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox is the estate's top Chardonnay that's a vineyard selection that sees no new oak or wood of any kind. It sports a racy bouquet of mint, citrus rind, green tea and hints of lemon to go with a medium bodied, balance and nicely texture feel on the palate. The nose cuts like a razor blade, but the palate is more rounded than you'd think. (JD)