2019 | Melka 'Metisse' Martinez Vineyard | Napa Valley Maison Noir in the sense that unlike

in the sense that unlike the 2005 born in a great vintage

This is from a selection of vineyards in Altamira

long and persistent

delicately oak-inflected finish

the grapes are sourced from old vines averaging 100 years of age

2019 | Melka 'Metisse' Martinez Vineyard | Napa Valley Maison Noir in the sense that unlikeThe fifth vintage from this vineyard located on Pritchard Hill at 1200 feet in elevation above Oakville. Melka continues to strive to craft wines they love with the three Bordeaux varietals from this particular site. A fruit profile of dark cherry and plum, with tobacco, black licorice and cola, all leaping from the glass. The wine is iron rich, extremely lush and vibrant showing incredible depth with licorice, spice and minerality dominating the