Montbleau Vineyard
Our Estate vineyard located adjacent to the winery in the AVA of Saint Helena is a two-acre parcel with vines dating over 30 years. Soils are rich with obsidian and loam which is quite evident in the aromatics of this wine. A dark garnet purple color with aromatics of savory tobacco, cocoa nib and fragrant earth. The wine is explosive in the mouth with a rich, sweet entry and amazing freshness for such a bold, structured wine. The tannins are seamless and this wine finishes with such incredible length.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 100 cases 750ml, 10 cases 1.5L
Bottling: june, 2020
Aging: 22 months in french oak barrels
73% new
“Our beloved Estate vineyard continues to demonstrate its obsidian driven character and this vintage does not disappoint.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
"This wine comes rolling out of the glass with flavors and has great intensity and tension on the palate."
-Lisa Perotti-Brown, Wine Advocate
Our Estate vineyard located adjacent to the winery in the AVA of Saint Helena is a two-acre parcel with vines dating over 30 years. Soils are rich with obsidian and loam which is quite evident in the aromatics of this wine. A deep garnet purple color with black currant, boysenberry, hints of cured meats, gravel and loamy earth. It is a powerful wine with firm, grainy tannins but still maintains its freshness. Ripe and well balanced, full bodied with a huge finish, this wine will age beautifully.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Harvest Date: September 12th
Production: 120 cases 750ml, 15 cases 1.5L
Bottling: May, 2019
Aging: 22 months in 100% new French oak
“This small vineyard continues to amaze us with a wine that shows such depth of personality.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
"One of the standouts of the vintage, it reminds me of a great vintage of Leoville Las Cases and will benefit from 3-5 years of bottle age and keep for three decades."
-Jeb Dunnuck
Our Estate vineyard located adjacent to the winery in the AVA of Saint Helena is a two-acre parcel with vines dating over 30 years. Soils are rich with obsidian and loam which creates a wine with a defined relaxed power. The aromatics reveal notes of earthiness, mushroom, with toasty components and deep dark fruit. It immediately feels like an incredibly serious wine that is about to make a bold statement. Dense and rich with sweet fruits, seamlessly balanced and a very long finish, this blockbuster wine will be a stand out Cabernet in any cellar.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 125 cases 750ml, 20 cases 1.5L
Bottling: June, 2018
Aging: 22 months in 80% new French oak
Release: April 30, 2019
“Execution for crafting this wine requires focus and precision — there is only one picking date from one block of vines and no room for error.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
This two acre, west facing, hillside vineyard situated in the appellation of St. Helena is adjacent to the Melka Winery. The soils are full of obsidian and these 30+ year old vines have an amazingly deep root system. The aromatics lean toward cassis and raspberry with lavender and Mediterranean spices. The wine is loaded with power and structure but also maintains its liveliness. the finish is very long and the tannins are classic dusty Cabernet tannins. This is the only 100% Cabernet wine in our portfolio. Recommended to decant.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 100 cases
Bottling: August, 2017
Aging: 21 months in 80% new French oak barrels
Release: May 22, 2018
Maturity: 15-20 years
Retail Price: $275.00
“Our fourth vintage from the Estate vineyard and we fully appreciate what this site is capable of - older vines on obsidian that give the wine its incredible length.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
This two acre, west facing, hillside vineyard situated in the appellation of St. Helena is adjacent to the Melka Winery. The aromatics exhibit dense, rich and dark fruit components. Before the wine even touches the lips, it seems to scream that it will be this bold, blockbuster wine packed with energy. Loaded with structure but never missing the signature finesse and elegance in the finish of a "Melka Wine", this offering from our Estate vineyard is a true reflection of a great vintage. Recommended to decant.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 100 cases
Bottling: June, 2016
Aging: 21 months in 75% new French oak barrels
Release: May 23, 2017
Maturity: 15-20 years
“We named this vineyard Montbleau as an homage to Cherie’s parents, similar to naming Mekerra for Philippe’s. We are eternally grateful for the support and encouragement they have always showed us.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
This two acre, west facing, hillside vineyard situated in the appellation of St. Helena is adjacent to the Melka Winery. The aromatics exhibit dense, rich and dark fruit components. Before the wine even touches the lips, it seems to scream that it will be this bold, blockbuster wine packed with energy. Loaded with structure but never missing the signature finesse and elegance in the finish of a "Melka Wine", this offering from our Estate vineyard is a true reflection of a great vintage. Recommended to decant.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 100 cases
Bottling: June, 2016
Aging: 21 months in 75% new French oak barrels
Release: May 23, 2017
Maturity: 15-20 years
Retail Price: $275.00
“We named this vineyard Montbleau as an homage to Cherie’s parents, similar to naming Mekerra for Philippe’s. We are eternally grateful for the support and encouragement they have always showed us.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
This two acre, west facing, hillside vineyard is situated in the Glass Mountain district in the appellation of St. Helena and is adjacent to the future Melka Winery. The aromatics exhibit ripe, baked strawberries, dried flowers and wet crushed rocks. Affectionately referred to as “Force Tranquil” by Philippe, this seductive wine boasts incredible amplitude, minerality with good acidity and freshness in the finish. The tannins are reminiscent of left bank classic Bordeaux and demonstrate what old vines are capable of producing. Recommended to decant.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 80 cases
Bottling: February, 2016
Aging: 28 months in 80% new French oak barrels
Release: May 24, 2016
Maturity: 15-20 years
Retail Price: $275.00
“We named this vineyard Montbleau as an homage to Cherie’s parents, similar to naming Mekerra for Philippe’s. We are eternally grateful for the support and encouragement they have always showed us.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors
This is the inaugural vintage of our Montbleau Estate Cabernet. This two acre vineyard is situated in the Glass Mountain district of St. Helena and is adjacent to the future Melka Winery. The aromatics exhibit dark cherry, cocoa nibs, and hints of teabag like dried herbs. Affectionately referred to as “Force Tranquil” by Philippe, this seductive wine clearly represents the texture of the volcanic soils with beautiful density as well as refined, soft tannins with an amazing lingering finish of fruit.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Napa Valley
Production: 75 cases
Bottling: February, 2015
Aging: 28 months in 100% new
French oak barrels
Release: May 12, 2015
Maturity: 15-20 years
Retail Price: $275.00
“We named this vineyard Montbleau as an homage to Cherie’s parents, similar to naming Mekerra for Philippe’s. We are eternally grateful for the support and encouragement they have always showed us.”
-Philippe and Cherie Melka, Proprietors