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    Situated amongst the beautiful rolling hills of Western Santa Ynez Valley, Melville is dedicated to producing exceptional cold-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah grown exclusively in their estate vineyards throughout the Sta. Rita Hills appellation.

    Founded in 1989, Melville is a family-owned and operated estate winery with its roots in Sonoma County's Knights Valley, where Ron Melville grew high-quality and greatly sought-after grapes.

    In 1996, Ron's desire to grow cold-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah brought Melville Vineyards to the Sta. Rita Hills, located in the Western Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County. Today, Ron and his son, Chad Melville, uphold Melville’s tradition as one of the most highly-regarded estates in California.

    At the time of harvest, we consider the wines to already be made and strive not to interfere with their natural path

    NEW 2021 Vintage Reviews

    2021 Anna’s Block Pinot Noir Matt Kettmann, Wine Enthusiast – 97 points  “The nose on this bottling is fresh, focused, intense and ripe. Black cherry, strawberry and dark [...]

    Grape Collective - Tastings in Wine Country Will Never Be the Same - On the Menu: Deep Dives, Deeper Pockets and a VW Bus

    “’Our Tasting Room experience at the winery has completely changed, and for the better,” Chad Melville, Head Winegrower at Melville Winery in the Sta. Rita Hills region of [...]

    LA Travel Magazine - Escape to Wine Country

    “Beyond producing some of the county’s best wines the Melville family has created a warm and welcoming atmosphere that brings locals and tourists alike to visit the property [...]

    Wine Enthusiast

    "California, 10 Cool-Climate Syrahs with Complexity and Depth" By Matt Kettmann Published on August 28, 2020 "In Santa Barbara County’s Sta. Rita Hills, producers such as Melville Winery have been interrupting the region’s heavy flow of Pinot Noir with such Syrahs for decades..."

    Food & Wine

    Food & Wine November cover Ray Isle's "Bottle Service" column This beautifully aromatic red, with its layers of dark blue fruit and fine tannins, shows quite clearly why the Sta. Rita Hills appellation has become known as one of the best Pinot Noir regions in California. 2017 Melville Estate Pinot Noir Food & Wine (Nov 2020)

    Jeb Dunnuck

    It’s a classic Melville Pinot Noir that jumps from the glass with its spiced red and black fruits, dried flower, marine-like salinity, bay leaf, and forest floor aromas and flavors. Balanced, medium-bodied, and elegant on the palate, with light tannins and nicely integrated acidity... 2017 Melville Estate Pinot Noir- 94 points Jeb Dunnuck (May 2020)

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    Vinous - Antonio Galloni Reviews

    “The 2016s are the first wines Chad Melville made at his family’s estate after taking over. I thought the 2016s were promising when I tasted them from barrel [...]