95 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Melka's 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Jumping Goat Vineyard Métisse impresses for its energy, tension and nuance, all of which serve to balance the wine's inherent richness. Sweet red cherry, plum, spice and pomegranate are pushed forward in a wine that exudes richness. This is an especially fresh, vibrant wine for this northern sector of St. Helena, most likely because of the inclusion of a good deal of Petit Verdot in the blend. All the elements are in the right place.