Melka 2017 Proprietary Red, La Mekerra, Knights Valley
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Melka 2017 Proprietary Red, La Mekerra, Knights Valley
96 Point, Melka's own Proprietary Red!
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- Orginal Dominus Winemaker
- 96 Points!
- World famous Enologist
- 'exudes energy and vibrancy from start to finish'
- Highly Allocated!
About Melka 2017 Proprietary Red, La Mekerra, Knights Valley
Philippe orginally came to Napa Valley with Christian Moueix to make Dominus. He learned winemaking and vineyard techniques from prestigious estates such as Haut Brion, Chittering Estate, Badio O Coltibuono,and of course the Moueix domains in Bordeaux and Dominus. His wife Cherie being a self-taught enologist gaining her wine knowledge from equally impressive estates such as Ridge Vineyards, Beaulieu and Silver Oak Cellars. Their combined science backgrounds and extensive experience in the industry make them a perfect team in their winemaking endeavors.
The Melkas purchased the land for this vineyard in 2001 after searching for a location that would produce profound terroir based wines. Located in Knights Valley, ten acres are planted, two-thirds to red varietals and one third to white. Planting was done in stages by varietal starting in 2003. The elevation of this vineyard is 2300-2500 feet and its steep slopes and bowl shape create intriguing microclimates with mostly southern and western exposures. The soils are rich in volcanic ash – ideal for Cabernet franc and Chardonnay; clay for Merlot and Sauvignon blanc. La Mekerra displays a sense of wild animal, full of energy. The wines have floral dark fruit mixed with minerals and big tannic structure for the red and great natural acidity for the whites.
The Blend is 55% MERLOT, 45% CABERNET FRANC with 19 months in French oak, 65% new with a 250 Case Production
96 Points Vinous
"Mekerra exudes energy and vibrancy from start to finish. Strong Cabernet franc accents give the 2017 much of its considerable appeal."
— Antonio Galloni
95 Points James Suckling
A beautiful, layered red with plenty of dark-berry, chocolate and hazelnut character. Full-bodied and round. Juicy finish. A blend of cabernet franc and merlot.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
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