George Chen

9.3

14 drinking near peak of mature brightness and silky tannins - really balanced front to back...I really love Melville! I think it’s the most underrated winery in the US likely! Really expressive and nice pure fruit! — 6 years ago

Rich Evans

9.0

Lovely, light but packs a punch. — 8 years ago

Paul Chang

9.2

This was our second bottle. First was uninspiring and despite the 97pt RP rating, found it to be disappointing. The trick is to let it breathe for at least an hour to let the flavors develop. It is no Opus One but very satisfying with a juicy steak or just plain enjoyment! — 8 years ago

Magnus Lilja

8.9

Very typical, lots of black pepper and sausage meat. A bit heavy on the palate and will surely get better with a bit of age. — 10 years ago

Patrick Liedtke

9.1

The 07 is drinking exceptionally well. It can still go the distance with age but it shows lots of black fruit with soft noticeable tannin now. Went well with skirt steak — 10 years ago

Nick Brydels

9.2

Tannic as heck — 11 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.0

Best bottle I’ve had of this wine yet. Really fresh and juicy. — 7 years ago

Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

With Tawfiq Khoury — 7 years ago

Robert Shannon

9.2

Smooth as silk; yet, great structure & elegant finish paired with spinach, shrimp & scallop lasagna in Delta One on way to Amsterdam — 8 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

Better on second night; but RP must've had something completely different. — 10 years ago

Paul Delancellotti

9.1

Beautiful wine blueberries and chocolate nice finish — 10 years ago

Nipul Chokshi

9.1

Good stuff — 10 years ago

Joel Liscio

Sommelier/Wine Director Bin 14

8.9

Chapoutier never disappoints. Nice and light. Raspberry on the nose and palate. Falls off on the finish. Made for hot summer days. — 13 years ago

Aaron Hamrock

9.8

Another lovely wine that is made to last a long time. Lovely tasting and great time with Mr. Fairchild today. — 7 years ago

Colin Nuckolls

9.4

Intense with smoked meats and great balance of layered flavors, minerals, and acid. Long finish that keeps re-emerging. Awesome — 8 years ago

Michel Holland

9.4

Great wine, hurrah for D. Phinney — 9 years ago

Paul Jones

9.0

A big and structured wine. Aromas of cherries, roasted coffee and fresh herbs. Broad-shouldered and chewy, with good mid-palate depth and firm tannins - plenty of length and grip on the finish. The wine seems nicely balanced, and should age very well. — 10 years ago

Neil Barham

9.0

Fantastic on a humid hot day! Classic #GruVee — 10 years ago

Scott T

VP/Senior Wine Specialist Christie's

8.9

2008 Puffney, Poulsard and smoked oysters! — 12 years ago