Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay 2024 070226CRISP Less coiled than Les Clos

Less coiled than Les Clos

and the breezy Mokelumne River bottoms in Lodi

careful reductive handling keeps it fresh

This 100% Syrah from younger vines captures the mineral punch of Brézème's south-facing limestone marl slopes

more savory depth and a firmer frame

Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Chardonnay 2024 070226CRISP Less coiled than Les ClosMelville is one of the standard bearers of the Sta. Rita Hills, a 100% estate, organically farmed operation in the coolest, foggiest corner of Santa Barbara County. The Melville family planted everything themselves and bet entirely on cool climate grapes, and their Estate Chardonnay is a textbook expression of why this place works so well for the variety. Crisp ocean breezes and well drained soils give a white with real cut and energy, all citrus and