Bobby Lewis

9.2

Philippe Melka rocks. Dark fruit. Loads of espresso and chocolate. Softens and opens nicely. Pairs incredibly well with sea salt dark chocolate caramels. Hell of a value — 7 years ago

Katherine Bordelon

Court of Master Sommelier Guild member

9.3

The Bordeaux-style offering from Robyn Lail with wine maker Phillipe Melka. — 8 years ago

with Mary and Edmond

Justin Brilman

9.0

Melka doesn't miss, even in so called bad years. — 8 years ago

DAG

9.5

A beautiful floral and spice nose complimenting this traditional Bordeaux blend that bathes the palate with soft bright fruits of merlot and the back end structure of a classic cab franc. It's darn good. — 8 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.3

Rich and delicious. Typical Melka. — 9 years ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.6

Does it get better than this? Philippe Melka rocks it. — 9 years ago

with Sung

Jim Anderson

9.8

Firing on all cylinders tonight! Everything I look for in a Cab and Melka always delivers! Power and depth with grace and elegance. Great mouth feel... Ripe, well integrated tanins with vibrant acidity, but still very balanced and harmonious. Complex layers of red, blue and black fruits and berries, nuanced minerality and graphite, BDX-like earth tones, sweet sage herb and and an extra long finish. — 9 years ago

Edmond Bordelon

9.5

I was not familiar with Roy, but was luckily persuaded to pick this signed bottle up a while back. Looking for something off the norm for the Christmas traditional Italian Beef Braciole, and this big blend from Shirley Roy and planted by Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer, and made by that guy that keeps on making most of the wines they I love...Philippe Melka. So glad I bought this, but also so mad that I only got the one...ignoring my usual mantra...buy 3. One to try, one to share, and one to squirrel away for yourself. Earthiness is there, without being too dirty. More like a truffle. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 8% Petit Verdot. Deep dark color and dark fruits with a bit of cocoa and oak. After 2 1/2 hours in decanter, it was nothing less than ...Impressive. — 7 years ago

with Lauren and Katherine

Kristi Calcagno

9.5

A Philippe Melka masterpiece. Nowhere near ready to drink but who cares? I enjoy watching this wine evolve over the time it's open. Layers of plum and dried fruit give way to Mocha and subtle vanilla. Burly tannins and a tad hot but I can't wait to drink it's friends for decades to come. @Steve Gage @Philippe Melka awesome! — 8 years ago

E Alvelais

9.5

Tremendous Howell Mountain CS by Philippe Melka. — 8 years ago

with Alvaro

Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.4

I love Moone-Tsai (it's pronounced "Chai", by the way). For a Philippe Melka wine, I find them to be very under the radar. Their 2012s are exceptional - among the best in Napa Valley — 8 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.0

Melka wine for a great price. Needs a lot of time but was nice to see what it will be. Not a great vintage but still good. — 9 years ago

with Ilida

Jerae Knutson

DuMOL Member Services

10

Kristine Ashe Vineyards. Philippe Melka crafting. Hand picked. Hand sorted. Unreal. 2013 Vintage. — 9 years ago

Sara Beth Wilson

9.3

Such a smooth and delicious Cabernet. A great Melka wine. — 7 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.2

Awesome and affordable Melka touched cab. — 8 years ago

with Ilida

Justin Brilman

9.3

Creamy and luscious with tropical fruits. Melka never disappoints — 8 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.3

Very young but surprisingly good. That being said Melka rarely disappoints. — 8 years ago

Adam Pashea

9.5

Melka ▶Clapton — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.5

This is such an amazing wine made by celebrated Philippe Melka. Beautiful nose of dark fruits, florals, tea with berries, cassis and chocolate on the palate. Full-bodied with well-integrated tannins, this the third vintage I've had of this wine and it continues to impress (though the '09 continues to be my favorite). Can't wait to try the '12. (Tasting notes 8/8 after 1 hour decant) — 9 years ago

Stephen Jackshaw

9.3

Melka can do no wrong. The cab backbone on this stands out — 9 years ago