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2008 Melville Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox Sta. Rita Hills
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2008 Melville Vineyards and Winery Chardonnay Clone 76 Inox Sta. Rita Hills

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

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91 Points | International Wine Cellar , November/December 2009

($36) Bright yellow. Pungent aromas of lemon and grapefruit pith, tarragon and wet stone. Becomes more floral with air and offers sweet citrus and honeysuckle on the palate. Very fresh chardonnay with strong mineral bite and very good finishing clarity.

91 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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