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2002 Melville Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills
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2002 Melville Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills

Producer: Melville Vineyards and Winery
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Origin: California
Region: Central Coast
Appellation: Santa Barbara

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81 Points | Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
87 Points | International Wine Cellar , January/February 2005

($25; 15. 2% alcohol) High-toned aromas of citrus skin, hay and fresh herbs. Sweet, fruity and attractive, with a firm edge of acidity (only 20% of the wine went through its secondary fermentation). Juicy and flavorful, with a distinctly leesy element. A bit aggressive with alcohol on the end.

89 Points | Wine Spectator

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