{"product_id":"melka-metisse-martinez-vineyard-pritchard-hill-2019-copy","title":"Melka Majestique Paderewski Vineyard Syrah 2019","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelka Majestique Paderewski Vineyard Syrah 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaso Robles, California | 100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful, polished and deeply expressive, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelka Majestique Paderewski Vineyard Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small-production wine from one of Paso Robles' standout Rhône sites. Crafted by Philippe and Cherie Melka, the 2019 marks the winery's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eninth vintage from the Paderewski Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a rocky limestone site in Paso Robles' Willow Creek District farmed by Epoch Estate Wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine bursts from the glass with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edark raspberry, blackberry, black olive, violets and lavender\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, followed by layers of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmoked meat, black licorice, mocha, dry herbs and savory spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. On the palate, it is rich and concentrated yet surprisingly fresh, with plush dark fruit, vibrant acidity and beautifully integrated tannins. A subtle mineral and saline character adds complexity, while the finish is exceptionally long and persistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e96 Points — Vinous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e95 Points — Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Paderewski Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wine comes from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaderewski Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a distinctive site in Paso Robles' Willow Creek District known for its rocky, limestone-rich soils. The vineyard's combination of geology and Paso's dramatic day-to-night temperature swings helps produce Syrah with both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epower and freshness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The site is farmed by Epoch Estate Wines and has become an important source for Melka's Majestique Syrah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 was fermented in a combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003econcrete and oak puncheons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the wine aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e21 months in 70% new French oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a Syrah with substantial richness and oak depth, while retaining the freshness and savory character of the vineyard. Production was just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making this a genuine small-production bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Melka Estates\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Majestique Paderewski Vineyard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paso Robles, California\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Willow Creek District\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 100% Syrah\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 15.2%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 150 cases\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 months in French oak, 70% new\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Concrete and oak puncheons\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, concentrated, savory and mineral\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect With:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, smoked brisket, duck, venison, grilled sausages, mushroom dishes, truffle preparations and hearty Mediterranean or Provençal cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-Bodied • Powerful • Plush • Savory • Dark Fruit • Mineral • Spicy • Long Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596295356572,"sku":null,"price":104.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/Untitleddesign_22_d97d42b0-76e0-48af-8130-301186ffcc5a.png?v=1789399587","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/melka-metisse-martinez-vineyard-pritchard-hill-2019-copy","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}