Nose
The aromatics exhibit dense, rich and dark fruit components. Before the wine even touches the lips, it seems to scream that it will be this bold, blockbuster wine packed with energy.
Palate
Loaded with structure but never missing the signature finesse and elegance in the finish of a "Melka Wine", this offering from our Estate vineyard is a true reflection of a great vintage. Recommended to decant.
Growing Conditions
Montbleau Vineyard is situated on the western side of St. Helena on gentle sloping hills of Glass Mountain off the Silverado Trail. The soil is fractured bedrock with heavy loamy and glass sediments. This 2 acre hillside vineyard is fully exposed to the afternoon sun and is an extremely low yielding vine. The wine is intense and rich with graphite and leather components.
Soil Composition: Glass Mountain bedrock loam
Year Planted: 1997
Size: 2 acres
Vine Spacing: 4’ x 7.5’
Location: West side of St. Helena
Clone: 337
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level
Exposure: West facing
Appellation: Saint Helena – Napa Valley
Varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon
First Vintage Produced: 2012
Aging
21 months in 75% new French oak barrels
