National Distribution of Melanto Terrace
Making wine is like raising a child. Both mature over time, changing daily and always in a dynamic state.
A love and passion is needed during this time to ensure full development. I grew up on a street named Melanto
Terrace and this wine is a tribute to all those goods times spent with family
2007 Melanto Terrace Chardonnay
TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2007
Case Production: 2,000 cases
Alcohol: 13.5%
2007 Melanto Terrace Sauvignon Blanc
TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2007
Case Production: 500 cases
Alcohol: 13.4%
2006 Melanto Terrace Sauvignon Blanc  TASTING NOTES
Distinctive aromas and flavors of honeydew, citrus and lemongrass mark this wine as classic Sauvignon Blanc. This delicately refined wine was hand crafted from three Northern Californian viticultural regions. Its bright fruit, balance and crispness make it an excellent aperitif and mealtime wine.
ACCOLADES
90 PTS -- BEST BUY in upcoming September issue of Wine Enthusiast
87 PTS -- August, 2007 issue of Wine Spectator
SILVER -- 2007 North of the Gate Wine Competition
BRONZE -- 2007 San Diego International Wine Competition
BRONZE -- 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
BRONZE -- 2007 Riverside International Wine Competition
BRONZE -- 2007 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2006
Case Production: 2,000 cases
Fruit: 35% Lake County, 30% Mendocino County, 30% Suisun Valley, 5% Lodi
Vineyards: several North Coast vineyards
Alcohol: 14.10%
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2005 Melanto Terrace Sangiovese
TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2005
Case Production: 900 cases
Alcohol: 13.7%
2005 Melanto Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon
TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2005
Case Production: 3,000 cases
Alcohol: 13.9%
 2005 Melanto Terrace Zinfandel
TASTING NOTES
Bright raspberry fruit, freshly cracked black pepper and nuances of sweet oak combine to make this most memorable Zinfandel. Hailing from the Wildwood Amador vineyard, the Zinfandel grape producers some of California's most memorable Zinfandels.
ACCOLADES
3.5 Stars -- The Press Democrat, 2007
SILVER -- 2007 Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
SILVER -- 2007 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
SILVER -- 2007 Orange County Wine Competition
BRONZE -- 2007 San Francisco International Wine Competition
TECHNICAL NOTES
Vintage: 2005
Case Production: 2,800 cases
Appellation: 100% Wildwood Amador County
Oak: 100% French Oak, 33% new
Alcohol: 15.00%
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