2006 Melka Metisse Napa Valley Proprietary Red

The 2006 Metisse is a somewhat softer, more up-front version of the 2005, with a dark ruby/purple color, dense, concentrated, rich fruit flavors, real style and elegance, and serious power and richness with supple tannins, low acidity, yet a graceful mouthfeel with tremendous purity and length. This is a beauty. The 2005 will be at its best over the next two decades. The 2006 should drink well when released and evolve for 15 or more years. Some other good news is that Philippe Melka is now making around 200 cases of St.-Emilion from a vineyard just below Beausejour-Becot. Philippe Melka’s 500 cases of wine originate now from a vineyard located off the back streets of St. Helena, not far from the Benchland vineyards of Spottswoode. (Not yet released) Tel. (707) 963-6008; Fax (707) 963-4546