93 points Jeb Dunnuck: "The smaller production 2019 Chardonnay Estate Clone 76 Inox comes from the oldest vines on the estate and is brought up only in stainless steel. It offers more golden apple, honeyed lime, pineapple, and sappy flower notes as well as some lees nuances, medium to full body, a beautiful texture, and a great finish. It's more exotic than the classic release yet should evolve similarly. Drink: 2020-2032. (8/4/20)"
92 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This steel-fermented and steel-aged bottling starts with floral aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, poached pear and light pastry. There's a burst of acidity on the sip, where tuberose and guava flavors are kept in check by the crisp texture. Alcohol 12.5%. (Sep 2020)"
91 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox has bright, open white peaches and quince with notes of honey, ginger and white flowers. The palate is light to medium-bodied with fresh, juicy fruits and a long, perfumed finish. This is surprisingly expressive for a young, unoaked Chardonnay. 336 cases were made. Drink: 2020-2023. (Oct 2020)"
Producer notes: "Vibrant green-gold in color, gorgeous aromatics of lychee, pear skin, raw plantain and kiwi explode up front. In the background, pretty floral nuances of honeysuckle, wisteria and Meyer lemon blossom are also apparent. Bright and lively on the palate, salty tannins and a streak of zippy acidity anchors the wine’s generous and vivacious finish."
92 points and 'Editors' Choice,' Wine Enthusiast: "This steel-fermented and steel-aged bottling starts with floral aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, poached pear and light pastry. There's a burst of acidity on the sip, where tuberose and guava flavors are kept in check by the crisp texture. Alcohol 12.5%. (Sep 2020)"
91 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox has bright, open white peaches and quince with notes of honey, ginger and white flowers. The palate is light to medium-bodied with fresh, juicy fruits and a long, perfumed finish. This is surprisingly expressive for a young, unoaked Chardonnay. 336 cases were made. Drink: 2020-2023. (Oct 2020)"
Producer notes: "Vibrant green-gold in color, gorgeous aromatics of lychee, pear skin, raw plantain and kiwi explode up front. In the background, pretty floral nuances of honeysuckle, wisteria and Meyer lemon blossom are also apparent. Bright and lively on the palate, salty tannins and a streak of zippy acidity anchors the wine’s generous and vivacious finish."
| Product SKU | 337254 |
| Producer | Melville |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 12.5% |
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