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  • Fall 2024 Club Collection

    2022 Estate Pinot Noir – Anna’s Block Gentle slope with even ripening – leads to a perfumed and inviting palate. Over on the west side lies Anna’s Block, […]

    Vineyard & cellar updates – JUNE 2024

    Chad here, checking in with the latest happenings in the vineyard and cellar… Cellar-wise, I’m excited to announce that after about three months and 12 potential candidates, we’ve […]

    Spring 2024 Club Collection

    2023 Estate Chardonnay – Clone 76 Inox Crisp and fresh chardonnay in its purest form The 2023 vintage of our stainless-steel fermented Inox Chardonnay was handcrafted from Clone […]

    Experience something unexpected…

    2020 ‘Deep Cuts’ Chardonnay Innovation’s rhythm resonates through the corridors of change, composing a song of resilience and growth… Perspectives evolve over time. Whether honed or broadened, the […]

    The scoop about Harvest ’23

    October has come, and we are finally well-immersed in harvest! Typically, we begin harvesting by the end of August, however, this year we didn’t pick our first fruit […]

    Wine Pairing Recipe – Mushroom toast

    “Avocado toast is sooo 2017,” said our in-house Somm Adam Etchegoyen, who is here to bring back the glory days of mushroom toast. Donning his Doc Martens and cargo pants, he made his way […]

    Our thoughts on natural wine…

      Perhaps you’ve heard the phrase “natural wine” and have been wondering…what does this mean? While there might not be a clear definition of “natural wine,” we wanted to take a moment […]

    A Westside Story

    Tale of two wines…. To the west of our winery, out yonder and over a hill, lies one of our most beautiful and varied vineyard locations, our Westside […]

    The Spirit of Giving Inspires…

    The Story of Emery’s Pinot Noir Imagine the difficulty of hearing that your child has cancer. Receiving a diagnosis can be a devastating blow to the entire family […]

    Pinot pairings – Sandy’s Block

    A cranberry sauce and roasted squash for your Thanksgiving table!   You’ve got the bird, you’ve got the wine…now here are a couple of scrumptious and unique side […]

    Meet the gregarious Grenache – the “new girl” in town!

    A perfect match for Melville!  Ladies and Gentlemen…you may have noticed with the recent release of our glorious Rosé, a mysterious new grape varietal has made its debut […]

    In the Vineyard – The Art of Pruning

      “Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” – Michelangelo   As such, every grapevine […]

    Winter Solstice – Mother Nature Transitions

        The quiet and restful time of winter is upon us as Mother Nature transitions to preparing her bed to sleep…the leaves have fallen, the air is […]

    Pinot Pairings…

    A Pinot Noir pairing for your Thanksgiving table!   California fresh meets New York pizazz – here’s a new take on a traditional Thanksgiving side dish! Tender yet […]

    The Real Dirt on Harvest – Part Two

    The Cellar     It’s your friendly Melville investigators here ready to continue our exposé of the ‘real dirt’ about harvest. It’s another early morning and we’re gearing up […]

    The Real Dirt on Harvest – Part One

    The Vineyard     It’s 3 am and we’re waking up (so you don’t have to) to go check on the harvest activity in the vineyard and show […]

    Autumnal Equinox – Mother Nature Transitions

    As we move into the heart of September, the beauty and splendor of this time of year is magnificent to behold. Mother Nature is transitioning from the expansive […]

    Spend your day the Melville way in the Santa Ynez Valley!

    Whether you’re coming for a day trip from Los Angeles or a weekend from San Francisco, the Santa Ynez Valley is an easy-to-get-to location that feels worlds away […]

    Re-Discover Melville…

    Here at Melville, we pride ourselves on being a family-owned and operated winery settled in the magical Sta. Rita Hills of Santa Barbara County. While we talk enthusiastically […]

    Summer Solstice – Mother Nature Transitions

      Once again the beauty and splendor of Summer Solstice is upon us; a pivotal moment for Mother Nature as she transitions from reaching for sun to now […]

    What’s in a Name? A Spotlight on Sandy’s Pinot Noir

    When it comes to crafting a name of a wine, the process and thought behind it are not to be taken lightly. This is what identifies the winery, […]

    Every day is Earth Day at Melville Winery

    On a spring day just over 50 years ago, people just like you and me took to the streets to fight for a healthy, sustainable environment. We now […]

    Intention is Everything: The Making of Melville Rosé

    The phrase “Rosé all day” may feel like a trend to some, but it’s a lifestyle to many. So much so that practically every winery in California feels […]

    Chemistry 101: The Making of Melville Chardonnay

    Most of us woke up to the world of chemistry in high school when our teachers introduced us to the periodic table. Whether we had a love or […]

    Risk and Reward: The Making of Melville Syrah

    As the saying goes, “with great risk comes great reward.” We’ve all heard it – but to most, it’s simply an overlooked cliché. To us, it’s much more […]

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