2021 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and oak puncheons
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2023
Production Details Production was 125 cases. No whole-cluster fruit was used; the wine matured for 21 months, with 70% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark red fruit, dried herbs, plum, sweet oak, savory character, soft and plush entry, freshness, vibrancy, elegant tannins and a long finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Fermentation Vessels Concrete and oak puncheons
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2022
Production Details Production was 75 cases. No whole-cluster fruit was used; the wine matured for 21 months, with 70% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark black fruit, iron, violet, sweet oak, olive, peppercorn, licorice, soft texture, freshness, vibrancy and a long finish
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2019 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Oak Details 45% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak45%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2021
Production Details Production was 180 cases. The cuvée used 12% whole cluster and matured for 21 months, with 45% new French oak.
Tasting Notes Dark raspberry, dried herbs, black licorice, compact rocks, inky concentration, freshness, vibrancy, slight saltiness and a long finish
Critics Ratings 96
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Oak Details 55% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak55%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2020
Production Details Production was 150 cases. The cuvée used 15% whole cluster, matured for 22 months with 55% new French oak, and was released October 20, 2020.
Tasting Notes Musky earth, violet, gaminess, silky texture, density and subtle minerality
2017 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Oak Details 55% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak55%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date April 2019
Production Details Production was 160 cases. The cuvée used 10% whole cluster, matured for 22 months with 55% new French oak, and was released October 22, 2019.
Tasting Notes Musky earth, violet, gaminess, silky texture, density and subtle minerality
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2016 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Sites Two separate Paderewski Vineyard blocks
Oak Details 60% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak60%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2018
Production Details Production was 130 cases. The wine matured for 22 months with 60% new French oak and was released October 16, 2018.
Tasting Notes Blackberry, blueberry, violet, smoke, meatiness, richness, balanced tannins and a lingering finish
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2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Fermentation Vessels Large oak puncheons
Oak Details 80% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak80%
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 500
Bottling Date August 2016
Production Details Production was 120 cases. Fermentation used large 500-liter puncheons and 15% whole cluster. The wine matured for 22 months with 80% new French oak and was released October 17, 2017.
Tasting Notes Dark violet-purple color, dark cherry, bacon, meatiness, pure fruit, texture, balanced acidity and refinement
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2014 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Sites Three separate Paderewski Vineyard blocks
Oak Details 70% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak70%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date June 2016
Production Details Production was 150 cases. The wine matured for 22 months with 70% new French oak and was released October 25, 2016.
Tasting Notes Pepper, dark fruit, nutmeg, cardamom, gaminess, opulence, integrated tannins and finesse
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Soil Limestone-rich soils
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2015
Production Details Production was 140 cases. Blocks were selected by hand for the cuvée. The wine matured for 21 months in 65% new French-oak puncheons and was released October 20, 2015.
Tasting Notes Red fruit, bacon, wild game, density, polish, precision, richness and a long finish
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Soil Limestone-rich soils
Oak Details 65% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak65%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date July 2013
Production Details Production was 105 cases. The wine matured for 21 months in 65% new French-oak barrels and was released October 28, 2014.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, black pepper, cedar, spice, density, polish and roundness
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Region Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Soil Limestone-rich soils
Oak Details 75% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak75%
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date May 2013
Production Details This was Melka's first Syrah. Production was 100 cases; the wine matured for 20 months with 75% new French oak and was released October 22, 2013.
Tasting Notes Dark fruit, black pepper, cedar, spice, density, polish, roundness, elegance and a long finish
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