synergy fine wines

Growing Conditions: "This was a year to remember, as nature threw challenge after challenge to growers across the entire Central Coast. Yet, out of difficulty comes opportunity and the frosts, winds, heat spikes and arid conditions produced a crop of intensity and flavor concentration. Yields were significantly reduced due to the weather factors at bud break, flowering and berry set – sometimes as much at 50% less than previous years. Those vineyards closer to the Pacific Ocean’s moderating influence were not as impacted by Spring conditions and all vineyards enjoyed a mild, calm September that allowed slow and even ripening."

Harvested 09.30.08

Clone 667 (65%) and 4 (Pommard)

50% Whole Cluster

25% New French Oak 

 Released 6.15.10: 96 cases produced

Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate : 94 Aug 2010

"The brilliant 2008 Pinot Noir Melville combines impressive elegance with fruit intensity and power. Deep ruby/purple in color, with notes of blueberry pie interwoven with raspberries and black cherries, this is a long, heady wine with a subtle touch of oak, superb concentration, and a full-bodied mouthfeel. Combining finesse with density, this wine should drink nicely for 7-8 years."