2021 Polyspline
The sensation of sipping Philippe Melka’s wine, Polyspline, is one of out-of-this-world grace. It’s a rare, precious, fleeting moment, much like catching sight of the auspicious nine-tailed fox of Chinese legend.
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Polyspline is made by Philippe Melka and comes mostly from Ecotone and Martines Vineyard, and it includes 3% Petit Verdot that was brought up in 85% new barrels. It’s a structured, concentrated, beast of a wine offering lots of red and black fruits, baking spices, chocolate, and hints of iron. Full-bodied, concentrated, and structured on the palate, this is classic 2021 all the way. It needs 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve for 3 decades with ease. (98+ Points, Jeb Dunnuck)