Melka
Melka
CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015
The CJ isn’t up to my Melka expectation, it is a lower cost product, but it is ok at 10 years old. It did take awhile to open up. — 7 months ago
Melka
Majestique St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
Not my favorite Melka but it’s nice to monitor his various bottlings, especially anything with Cab Franc. — 9 days ago
Tusk Estates
Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
[Tasted at l’Ete du Vin on July 26, 2025]
Philippe Melka is the winemaker. Plum and black raspberry fruit, with mocha, cola and hazelnut notes. Beautiful, plush wine. — 5 months ago
Melka
Napa Valley Métisse 2009
Wonderful, well made wine of blackberries and currants, that’s starting to feel its age. — 2 months ago
Melka
Métisse Jumping Goat Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Wow. This wine delivered against wagyu strip steaks and then on its own
Great balance and deep fruit flavors. — 6 months ago
Crown Point
Estate Selection Red Blend 2014
[Tasted on May 25, 2025 at The Optimist in Nashville with Jay]
73% Cabernet Sauvignon; 16% Malbec; and 11% Merlot. Red plum, black raspberry and cherry fruit, with mocha, chocolate and baking spices. Creamy and well balanced. Philippe Melka is the consulting winemaker — 7 months ago
Freddy R. Troya
Melka Estates – Métisse – Red Blend - 2019
Martinez Vineyard – Napa Valley AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A site-driven Napa Valley Cabernet blend from Martinez Vineyard, crafted by Philippe & Cherie Melka. The 2019 Métisse is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (92%), supported by Cabernet Franc (7%) for aromatic lift and Petit Verdot (1%) for structure and depth. A classic Melka expression emphasizing balance, precision, and terroir transparency.
Aromas & Flavors
Deep aromas of blackcurrant, ripe blackberry, and dark cherry unfold alongside graphite, cedar, cocoa powder, and subtle violet. Secondary notes of crushed rock, espresso, and savory herbs add complexity as the wine opens.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied yet poised, with finely polished tannins and a seamless mid-palate. Concentrated dark fruit is balanced by fresh acidity and mineral tension, leading to a long, structured, and elegant finish.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye, herb-crusted lamb, beef short ribs, venison, or aged hard cheeses such as Comté or aged Gouda.
Verdict
A refined and confident Napa Valley Cabernet blend that showcases Melka’s signature balance between power and elegance. Built for both near-term enjoyment and graceful aging.
Did You Know?
Philippe Melka trained in Bordeaux and has consulted for many of Napa’s most iconic estates, bringing Old World sensibility to New World precision through meticulous vineyard selection and restrained winemaking.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This is the kind of Napa Cabernet blend I gravitate toward when I want power without excess, polished, cerebral, and terroir-driven. A benchmark Melka wine that reminds me why precision matters as much as intensity. — 18 days ago