Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2015 / 750ml | $225.00≈ €200.22 · £169.14 | www.melkaestates.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2025
Production Details Produced as 350 cases in 750 ml bottles and 10 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 20 months in French-oak barrels, 70% new. The producer release calendar lists the release date as May 12, 2026.
Tasting Notes Blackcurrants, mineral and blue-fruit undertones; considerable depth, smooth lingering tannins, harmonious balance and a long, graceful finish.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2024
Production Details Produced as 455 cases in 750 ml bottles and 5 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 20 months in French-oak barrels, 70% new.
Tasting Notes Crème de cassis, graphite and blue-fruit undertones; substantial depth, sweet round tannins, seamless balance and a long, lingering finish.
Critics Ratings 96
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2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date August 2023
Production Details Produced as 360 cases in 750 ml bottles and 10 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 20 months in French-oak barrels, 70% new.
Tasting Notes Graphite, iron, wet stone, blackcurrant and tobacco, with cocoa bean, lavender and violets; intense minerality, long-lasting textural tannins and considerable length.
Critics Ratings 96
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2021
Production Details Produced as 300 cases in 750 ml bottles and 20 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 20 months in French-oak barrels, 70% new.
Tasting Notes Dark cherry, plum, tobacco, black licorice and cola; iron-rich, lush and vibrant, with licorice, spice and minerality on the palate and a very long finish.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 11% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date August 2020
Production Details Produced as 425 cases in 750 ml bottles and 15 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 20 months in French oak, 75% new.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, tobacco, black pepper, crushed wet rock and dense earthiness; complex and vibrant with savory hillside character, refined tannins and increasing palate intensity.
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Petit Verdot
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Harvest Dates September 28 and October 4, 2017
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2019
Production Details Produced as 270 cases in 750 ml bottles and 25 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 20 months in French-oak barrels, 80% new.
Tasting Notes Dark blackberry, graphite, tobacco, licorice and hot gravel; highly structured, with pure mountain-fruit expression.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Petit Verdot, 17% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2018
Production Details Produced as 280 cases in 750 ml bottles and 25 cases in 1.5 L bottles; aged 22 months in French-oak barrels, 85% new. Released May 21, 2019; the producer describes maturity as 15–20 years without establishing a calendar-year drinking window.
Tasting Notes Minerality, crushed rock, dark cherry, strawberry and toast; notable tension, multidimensional character, superb length and refined tannins.
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Region Napa Valley
Soil Rich red, Iron-filled soils
Elevation 365.76 meters
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date August 2017
Production Details Produced as 160 cases; aged 22 months in French-oak barrels, 85% new. Released June 19, 2018. The producer recommends decanting for three to four hours and describes maturity as 15–20 years without establishing a calendar-year drinking window.
Tasting Notes Dense black cherry and dark chocolate; opulent, ripe and structured yet juicy and fresh, with firm tannins and a hint of licorice on the finish.
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