More today with Philippe Melka. Episode #55

June 28, 2006

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2001 Vineyard 29 Cabernet Sauvignon

2003 Melka Cj Cabernet Sauvignon

2003 Philipe Melka Metisse

In today’s episode Gary continues with Philippe Melka. Gary and Philippe taste four wines including two wines from Melka Wines.

6 Responses

  1. about 22 months ago

    Julius

    Great show, Gary. I watched the previous episode yesterday and was all set to send a comment today to say “What about some of the other GREAT wines from Philippe, including his own label?” Well, based on todays episode, you must have read my mind.
    I’m curious about one thing. With all the wines that are in Philippe’s portfolio, (and some have commented that he might be spread to thin) how does he find the time to surf?

  2. about 19 months ago

    Brandon M

    Same question as Julius:

    If you follow a wine maker how can you tell which wines are gonna be better than the others? Obviously “Style” is gonna be the same. Or is it? Maybe Phillippe experiments with his own, but follows the letter on others. It’s an interesting point that I would love to have answered by a wine maker!

    B

  3. about 12 months ago

    Jason Coulston

    Melka is really fantastic. He seduces a roundness on the palette that seems to be a signature of all of his wines. Have you tried the Seavey? That, to me, is probably the most underrated project in his portfolio . . . which is great for me!

  4. about 8 months ago

    soyhead

    top four!!! (still plodding along one by one, i’ll let you know when that rubbish starts to creep in).

    P.S. When I go from coast to coast I myself am as well a big fan of jets.

  5. about 8 months ago

    WA Ambassador

    It’s good to see that you took advantage of your time with him to record an episode on his own label. I’ve actually never had his wine before, and I’m trying to figure out how I’ve not known about it other than that I haven’t had many mentors that have been able to really open me up to the greater world of wine. Thanks for this opportunity, Gary.

  6. about 3 months ago

    The Fanjestic

    Nice guy, but I didn’t know any of the names he dropped - a little bit too pricey for my tastes if it’s not a 100% home run!

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