2006 Melville Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox
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Score 90/100 · Josh Raynolds, Nov 2007
Greenish straw. Spicy quince and pear aromas open to show a honeyed character. Racy and fresh, with vibrant citrus and orchard fruit flavors, sharp focus and a dry finish. Very sneaky persistence here. This did not go through malo.
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Robert Parker
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90/100
Josh Raynolds
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Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Drink 2007-2010, Robert Parker, Aug 2007
Arguably one of the finest stainless steel-fermented and aged Chardonnays made in California is Melville’s Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox. The 2006 offers beautiful, clean, lemon butter, honeysuckle, and orange/tangerine characteristics, medium body, and stunning elegance and precision. Vivid and fresh, this un-oaked Chardonnay should be enjoyed over the next 1-3 years. Tel. (805) 235-7030
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