Red

Estate Syrah

Melville

Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Syrah
Country
United States
Region
Sta. Rita Hills · Central Coast
Appellation
Sta. Rita Hills
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast beef · barbecue · lamb · spicy dishes · aged cheeses · Mexican dish

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    There's intriguing precision to the nose of this bottling from Chad Melville and family. A laser-sharp line of tart elderberry, black-plum skins and black-cherry skins cut through the dark earth, tar and purple-flower elements. The palate blends approachable black raspberry, dar…

  • 201393 pts

    Bacon fat, blackberry jam and black pepper combine for a classic and inviting nose on this bottling from the family-owned winery and winemaker Greg Brewer. The palate is dynamic with tart boysenberries, chipped dark chocolate, crushed peppercorns, a bit of char and beef tar, plu…