Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Estate Syrah Donna's Block 2023 champagne-template Pale in color

Pale in color

with dried fruit character and impressive aging potential—a testament to biodynamic farming and patient winemaking

many over 40 years old

good density

Powerfully structured tannins but comes with a well integrated balance of fresh acidity

Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Estate Syrah Donna's Block 2023 champagne-template Pale in colorCool climate Syrah is one of the wine world's great underrated thrills, and Melville's Donna's Block, named for founder Ron Melville's wife, is a prime example. The block sits on the western edge of the estate where sandy loam soils and steady ocean winds shrink the berries and concentrate everything. The result is a Syrah miles from the jammy stereotype: dark, peppery and savory, with bright acidity and that wild, meaty, almost Northern Rhone like