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Melville Winery is a family-owned estate established in 1989 in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA of California's Santa Barbara County. Founded by Ron Melville, the winery focuses on estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from its own vineyards. The Sta.
Rita Hills region is recognized for its cool climate influenced by Pacific Ocean winds, conditions associated with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cultivation. The estate has been a notable producer in Santa Barbara County's wine industry since the 1990s.
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Where is Melville Winery located?
Melville Winery is a family-owned estate located in the Sta. Rita Hills American Viticultural Area (AVA) within California's Santa Barbara County. The region's unique transverse mountain ranges allow cool ocean fog to roll in, making it ideal for cool-climate grapes.
What types of wine is Melville Winery best known for?
The winery primarily focuses on estate-grown Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah from its own vineyards. Because they use exclusively estate fruit, their winemaking emphasizes a strong sense of terroir specific to the Sta. Rita Hills.
Who founded Melville Winery?
The estate was established in 1989 by Ron Melville. Originally, the Melville family planted vineyards in the Sonoma County area before relocating their operations to the Sta. Rita Hills to focus on cooler climate varietals.
What makes the Sta. Rita Hills AVA special for winemaking?
The Sta. Rita Hills AVA features a rare east-west mountain range that opens directly to the Pacific Ocean, creating a cool microclimate with long growing seasons. This geography is critical for producing the high-acid, intensely flavored Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that Melville Winery relies on.
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