The steely, light pale gold-hued 2002 Chardonnay Melville Vineyard offers up aromas of honeyed citrus, crushed rocks, white flowers, and a hint of citrus oils in a layered, tightly wound style. Additional flavors of orange marmalade and tropical fruit, crisp acidity, full body, and a layered palate are found in this well-delineated, fruit-filled Chardonnay. Give it 12-18 more months of bottle age, and drink it over the following 7-10. One can’t say enough about this young team that is doing such spectacular work in Santa Rita Hills’ cool climate vineyards.Tel. (805) 452-5609