Philippe Melka, Metisse, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Barolo Nuits-Saint-Georges has a reputation for

Nuits-Saint-Georges has a reputation for robust wines with coarse tannins

Released only in magnum and a blend of the single vineyards (Christophe continues to keep the vineyards that compose the blend a secret)

It would be equally difficult to find similarly aged Napa Syrah

Located in Sonoma

A fine drink for enjoying over the next ten to twelve years

Philippe Melka, Metisse, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Barolo Nuits-Saint-Georges has a reputation for93 Points Int'l Wine Cellar Deep ruby red. Knockout nose combines blackcurrant, minerals, iron, licorice and leather. Suave, supple and refined; sweet but fresh and nicely delineated. This has a distinctly sophisticated texture for Napa Cabernet. Finishes with sweet, late arriving tannins and lovely verve and length. (ST) 05 2007