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Melrose Vineyards 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Umpqua Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $18
Fragrant with a mix of sweet grass and dusty blossom, this pleasant Sauvignon Blanc makes you wonder why the grape is so rare in Oregon. Here in the Umpqua Valley it finds a sweet spot, fresh and varietal, round and tart, with the added complexity of the flowery aromatics.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Melrose Vineyards 2009 Viognier (Umpqua Valley)
- $18
This new release from Melrose fills the mouth with flavor; it runs from orange blossom to Meyer lemon to candied pineapple, finally settling into a strong citrus/tropical blend of delicious fruit flavors. It seems to strike a perfect balance, staying lively and well-defined, without becoming hot or bitter.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
Melrose Vineyards 2010 Viognier (Umpqua Valley)
- $18
A pretty, fruity, forward Viognier, with appealing orange blossom, citrus and light tropical fruit. Nicely balanced, with just the right amount of acidity, a full midpalate and excellent concentration through the finish.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Melrose Vineyards 2006 Baco Noir (Umpqua Valley)
- $36
If you’re going to charge $36 for Baco Noir, you must have a lot of confidence that it’s something special. This one is. Intense and earthy, the fruit has the concentration of raspberry syrup. Tar and leather, rock and earth are folded in, with some of the tack room scents of brett, but not detrimentally. There is so much fruit here that it can more than hold its own.
— P.G.
(10/1/2008)
Melrose Vineyards 2010 Chardonnay (Umpqua Valley)
- $18
Firm and full-bodied, with a mix of stone fruits and toasty, buttery oak. The balance is just right, with alcohol hovering just over 14%. The flavors fit nicely, a mix of wood and steel, malolactic butter and clean malic acids.
— P.G.
(10/1/2011)
Melrose Vineyards 2005 Merlot (Umpqua Valley)
- $22
Thick and chocolaty, this Umpqua Valley Merlot does not lack for flavor intensity. Plum jam, coffee and smoke whirl around the palate, well-matched to dark, ripe, chewy tannins.
— P.G.
(10/1/2008)
Melrose Vineyards 2007 Equinox Red Blend (Umpqua Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $20
Not sure a Syrah/Baco Noir/Dolcetto/Merlot blend has ever been done, but here it is. Sharp with spicy rhubarb fruit and a leathery undertaste, this rustic, earthy wine is plenty flavorful and wild. Suggestion: chill it, serve it in tumblers, and appreciate its wildness with a smoky rack of grilled ribs.
— P.G.
(10/1/2010)
Melrose Vineyards 2006 Merlot (Umpqua Valley)
- $22
A round, fruit-laden take on southern Oregon Merlot, this has a tutti-fruity mix of bright and forward berry flavors. Barrel aging contributes spicy details in the finish.
— P.G.
(4/1/2010)
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