Melka Estate - Syrah Majestique 2021 (750ml)
Price: $105.99
| Producer | Melka Estate |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Varietal | Syrah |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 203347 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Melka Estate Description
Philippe & Cherie Melka~ Owners
As co-proprietors and winemakers for Melka Estates, Philippe and Cherie produce four distinct brands that reflect their philosophy of soil driven wines: Métisse from Napa Valley, Mekerra from Sonoma Valley, Majestique from sites around the world and CJ, also from Napa Valley.
The pedigree for both Philippe and Cherie is indeed impressivle. Philippe having degrees in Geology, Agronomy and Enology; and Cherie in Microbiology from the US and a diploma in French Studies from the University of Bordeaux III.
Philippe learned winemaking and vineyard techniques from prestigious estates such as Haut Brion, Chittering Estate, Badio O Coltibuono, the Moueix domains and Dominus. 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 beginnings of the brand started in 1996, after Philippe and Cherie had just moved back to Napa Valley from France. They decided that they too would love to be producing their own label, despite each working for different wineries. They started modestly with only two wines in 1996, Métisse and CJ for a total case production of 500.
Our tenth vintage from this amazing vineyard that meets the high standards needed to produce a Syrah of distinction. Fermented in concrete and oak puncheons with no whole cluster this year in large part to maintain its freshness. The aromatics of dark red fruit, dry herbs, plum and sweet oak make for a very savory impression of the wine. The entry is soft and plush with freshness and vibrancy, which is what makes this wine so beautifully structured and balanced. The finish on this wine has such incredible length and the elegant tannins remind us of why we love Syrah.
100% SYRAH
Production: 125 cases
Bottling: April, 2023
Aging: 21 months 70% new French oak
