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

Patrick O Driscoll

9.5

A classic from 2007 that’s balanced for a great steak — 7 years ago

Jose Gerena

9.1

Favorite white... — 8 years ago

Michael Meyer

9.0

Better on second night; but RP must've had something completely different. — 9 years ago

Paul Delancellotti

9.1

Beautiful wine blueberries and chocolate nice finish — 10 years ago

Nick Brydels

9.2

Tannic as heck — 11 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. — 12 years ago

Pontus Öberg

9.1

Riktigt fint vin. Lamm eller nöt och någon syrlig sås såsom bearnaise är en perfekt kombo. En fransk favorit. Värd pengarna. — 6 years ago

Bob Bath

Master Sommelier & Educator CIA Greystone

9.2

With Tawfiq Khoury — 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

Mike Harp

8.9

Very nice. Light, fun, and fruity. A great Shiraz for the price. — 9 years ago

with Mary

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! — 11 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The nose reveals; sweet vanillin, ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, floral blueberries, creamy, blackberries & black plum skin. Black licorice notes, granitic soils, light tobacco leaf, dry stone, light fresh herb notes, dry brush, soft leather with fresh red/blue and violet flowers.

The entry is ripe and juicy and evolves into big, dry, powdery tannins with deep, dark spice that sets on the palate with heat. Ripe, blackberries, dark cherries, floral blueberries, creamy, blackberries, black & plum skin. Black licorice notes, vanillin, granitic soils, light tobacco leaf, dry stone, light fresh herb notes, dry brush, soft leather with fresh red/blue and violet flowers. The acidity is like rainfall. The elegant, ripe, lush, polished, well balanced finish is delicious. Very luxurious mouthfeel.

Photos of; their vineyard during harvest, the granite soil structure of their vineyard, Our host, Sophia Hawkins and their Cellar Door facilities. — 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

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

Nipul Chokshi

9.1

Good stuff — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

A Michel chapoutier wine imported direct by country vintners. A cool climate Syrah from Australia. — 12 years ago