Melanson Vineyard, Oakville Winery & Tasting Room

Napa Valley · Oakville · Oakville AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 265-7766
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Tasting Fee
From $65
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
2008

About Melanson Vineyard

Melanson Vineyard is a 42-acre estate on Pritchard Hill, in the eastern hills of Napa Valley, with 10.5 acres planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (Clones 7 and 337) at roughly 1,200 feet elevation. The site's Sobrante loam volcanic soils and south/west-facing exposure sit above the valley fog line, and grapes and finished wine are marketed under the Melanson name through the family's own site and select retailers such as ACME Fine Wines.

Rather than a tasting-room winery, Melanson functions primarily as a small-production vineyard: fruit from the property also appears as a named source in vineyard-designate bottlings from other Napa producers, including Pulido~Walker, TOR Wines and Castello di Amorosa. Melanson's own limited-production wines are described as full-bodied and built to drink well for at least two decades, and are sold through third-party retailers rather than at estate visits.

A 10.5-acre Pritchard Hill Cabernet vineyard whose fruit appears under its own label and in vineyard-designate wines from TOR and Castello di Amorosa.
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Pritchard Hill Site42-acre estate with 10.5 planted acres at about 1,200 feet elevation, above the valley fog line.
Single VarietalPlanted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon, Clones 7 and 337, chosen for the site's volcanic Sobrante loam soils.
Multi-Label Fruit SourceGrapes and finished wine appear under the Melanson name and as a named vineyard source for other Napa producers, including TOR Wines and Castello di Amorosa.
""A boutique Pritchard Hill Cabernet vineyard better known to collectors through other wineries' vineyard-designate bottlings than as a visit-us destination.""
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Melanson Vineyard Matthew's Block Cabernet Sauvignon
2018 · Napa Valley
An estate-designate Cabernet Sauvignon from Melanson's Pritchard Hill vineyard.
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Only limited third-party retail listings (e.g., ACME Fine Wines) confirm specific bottlings; Melanson does not publish a direct-to-consumer price list, and much of its fruit is sold to other producers for vineyard-designate wines.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Melanson Vineyard?

Melanson Vineyard's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Melanson Vineyard dog-friendly?

Yes - Melanson Vineyard is dog-friendly. Call ahead to confirm current pet policies before you visit.

Is Melanson Vineyard wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Melanson Vineyard offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Melanson Vineyard?

Tastings at Melanson Vineyard generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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