2018 | Melka Wines | Metisse Jumping Goat Vineyard

A deep garnet purple color boasting aromatics of raspberry, dark cherry and chocolate with floral notes of rose petal, lavender and violet - an extremely perfumed wine. The entry is very inviting with lively acid and great minerality and is very powerful and bold with well-integrated tannins. The finish is long and lingering.

Reviews:

• Wine Advocate: Composed of 97% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Petit Verdot, the 2018 Metisse Jumping Goat Vineyard is deep garnet-purple colored and springs from the glass with vibrant scents of crushed black cherries, fresh blackberries and blackcurrant jelly with suggestions of menthol, pencil lead, dark chocolate and violets. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is chock-full of energetic, crunchy black fruits, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

• James Suckling: The tannins are so nicely integrated and firm with wonderful length. Full-bodied and polished with stone and dark-fruit character. Flavorful finish. Nice balance and length. Drink after 2022 or later.

Producer Information

Melka Wines is a Napa Valley wine producer, founded by Cherie and Philippe Melka in 1996. It produces a collection of four wines, sourced locally in Napa and Sonoma as well as internationally from Saint-Émilion. The Melka portfolio of wines is composed of four different labels, Métisse, Mekerra, Majestique and CJ. According to Melka, the wines are produced to reflect the terroir, in particular, the soil from which they are grown. Métisse is a collection of Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant wines with smaller portions of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot depending on the vintage and vineyard from which each is sourced; the Montbleau Vineyard is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon whilst the Martinez Vineyard and Jumping Goat Vineyard are both blends. Majestique is the international label of the brand. The Le Chatelet from Saint-Émilion is a Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend which has been produced by Melka for about 15 vintages. Mekerra is produced in tribute to Philippe's father and is sourced from the eponymous vineyard in Knights Valley. It is composed of a varietal Chardonnay and Merlot as well as both a red and a white blend. CJ is produced in tribute to the Melka's two children, Chloe and Jeremy and is designed to be consumed young.

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