Winery Information for Melka Wines

Winery Information

Winery Information for: Melka Wines

Winery Location: United States: California: North Coast: Napa County: Napa Valley
Winery Founded: 1/1/1996
Winery Founded by: Philippe and Cherie Melka
Winery Current Owner: Philippe and Cherie Melka
Winery Description: Founded by Philippe and Cherie Melka in 1996, Melka Estates crafts limited production single vineyard wines from Napa Valley, Knights Valley and Bordeaux, as well as a more widely available CJ Cabernet sauvignon blend.
Winery Web site URL: http://www.melkawines.com
Winery Mailing List URL: http://www.melkawines.com/
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Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/MelkaWines
Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/melkaestates
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Last updated information for this winery on: 5/16/2025

Melka Wines wine releases

2025 Wine Releases

2024 Wine Releases

January 2024; 2021 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/17/2024, 1,250 cases)
February 2024;
March 2024; 2021 Napa Valley Metisse Jumping Goat Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (3/19/2024)
April 2024;
May 2024; 2021 Napa Valley Metisse Martinez Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (5/14/2024)
June 2024;
July 2024; 2021 Paso Robles Paderewski Vineyard Syrah (7/16/2024)
August 2024;
September 2024; 2021 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Estate Proprietary White Sauvignon Blanc (9/24/2024, 175 cases), 2021 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Estate Proprietary Red Merlot/Cabernet Franc (9/24/2024, 310 cases), 2021 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Estate Merlot (9/24/2024)
October 2024;
November 2024;
December 2024;

2023 Wine Releases

2022 Wine Releases

January 2022; 2019 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/25/2022, 1,400 cases)
February 2022;
March 2022;
April 2022;
May 2022;
June 2022;
July 2022;
August 2022;
September 2022; 2019 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Estate Proprietary Red Merlot/Cabernet Franc (9/22/2022, 230 cases), 2019 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (9/27/2022, 190 cases), 2019 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Estate Proprietary White Sauvignon Blanc (9/27/2022, 220 cases)
October 2022;
November 2022;
December 2022;

2021 Wine Releases

January 2021; 2018 Sonoma County CJ Sauvignon Blanc (1/19/2021, 140 cases), 2019 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/21/2021, 1,500 cases)
February 2021;
March 2021;
April 2021;
May 2021;
June 2021;
July 2021;
August 2021;
September 2021; 2018 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Proprietary White Sauvignon Blanc (9/21/2021, 245 cases, $155), 2019 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (9/27/2022, 190 cases), 2018 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (9/21/2021, 250 cases)
October 2021;
November 2021;
December 2021;

2020 Wine Releases

January 2020; 2017 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/21/2020, 1,400 cases)
February 2020;
March 2020;
April 2020;
May 2020;
June 2020;
July 2020;
August 2020;
September 2020; 2017 Sonoma County Knights Valley Mekerra Estate Proprietary White Sauvignon Blanc (9/22/2020, 175 cases, $145), 2017 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Estate Proprietary Red Merlot/Cabernet Franc (9/22/2020, 250 cases), 2017 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (9/22/2020, 150 cases)
October 2020; 2018 Paso Robles Paderewski Vineyard Majestique Syrah (10/20/2020, 150 cases, $95)
November 2020;
December 2020;

2019 Wine Releases

January 2019; 2016 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/22/2019, 1,525 cases)
February 2019;
March 2019; 2016 Napa Valley St Helena Jumping Goat Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (3/19/2019, 440 cases)
April 2019; 2015 Napa Valley St Helena Montbleau Vineyard Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon (4/30/2019, 125 cases)
May 2019; 2012 Napa Valley Martinez Vineyard Metisse Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc (5/21/2019, 280 cases)
June 2019;
July 2019;
August 2019;
September 2019; 2016 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Franc/Merlot (9/17/2019, 375 cases), 2016 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Chardonnay (9/17/2019, 75 cases), 2016 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (5/23/2019, 150 cases), 2016 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Proprietary White (9/17/2019, 240 cases)
October 2019;
November 2019;
December 2019;

2018 Wine Releases

January 2018; 2015 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/23/2018, 1,700 cases, $75)
February 2018;
March 2018; 2015 Napa Valley St Helena Jumping Goat Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (3/13/2018, 375 cases, $195)
April 2018;
May 2018; 2015 Napa Valley Montbleau Vineyard Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon (5/22/2018, 105 cases, $275), 2015 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Chardonnay (5/22/2018, 50 cases, $145)
June 2018; 2012 Napa Valley Martinez Vineyard Metisse Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Cabernet Franc (6/19/2019, 160 cases, $225)
July 2018;
August 2018;
September 2018; 2015 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Franc/Merlot (9/18/2018, 360 cases, $165), 2015 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (9/18/2018, 175 cases, $145)
October 2018;
November 2018;
December 2018;

2017 Wine Releases

January 2017; 2014 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/24/2017, 1,800 cases, $75)
February 2017;
March 2017; 2014 Napa Valley St Helena Jumping Goat Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (3/14/2017, 350 cases, $165)
April 2017;
May 2017; 2014 Napa Valley Montbleau Vineyard Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon (5/23/2015, 100 cases, $275), 2014 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Chardonnay (5/23/2017, 30 cases, $95), 2014 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Merlot (5/23/2017, 50 cases, $145)
June 2017;
July 2017;
August 2017;
September 2017;
October 2017; 2014 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Franc/Merlot (10/17/2017, 350 cases, $165), 2015 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Proprietary White (10/17/2017, 220 cases, $145)
November 2017;
December 2017;

2016 Wine Releases

January 2016; 2013 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1/26/2016, 1,700 cases, $65)
February 2016;
March 2016; 2013 Napa Valley St Helena Jumping Goat Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (3/15/2016, 370 cases, $165)
April 2016;
May 2016; 2013 Napa Valley Montbleau Vineyard Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon (5/24/2016, 80 cases, $275)
June 2016;
July 2016;
August 2016;
September 2016; 2013 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Franc/Merlot (9/22/2016, 400 cases, $165), 2016 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Proprietary White (10/25/2016, 160 cases, $145)
October 2016;
November 2016;
December 2016;

2015 Wine Releases

January 2015; 2012 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,700 cases, $65)
February 2015;
March 2015; 2012 Napa Valley St Helena Jumping Goat Vineyard Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot (3/17/2015, 400 cases, $165)
April 2015;
May 2015; 2012 Napa Valley Montbleau Vineyard Metisse Cabernet Sauvignon (5/12/2015, 75 cases, $275)
June 2015;
July 2015;
August 2015;
September 2015; 2012 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Franc/Merlot (9/22/2015, 350 cases, $165)
October 2015; 2016 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Proprietary White Sauvignon Blanc/Muscadelle (10/20/2016, 170 cases, $145)
November 2015;
December 2015;

2014 Wine Releases

January 2014;
February 2014;
March 2014; 2011 Napa Valley Métisse Jumping Goat Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot (3/11/2014, 350 cases, $155)
April 2014;
May 2014;
June 2014;
July 2014;
August 2014;
September 2014; 2011 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Franc/Merlot (9/23/2014, 340 cases, $145)
October 2014; 2012 Paso Robles Paderewski Vineyard Majestique Syrah (105 cases, $95), 2012 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (10/28/2014, 220 cases, $145)
November 2014;
December 2014;

2013 Wine Releases

January 2013;
February 2013; 2009 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Merlot/Cabernet Franc (2/19/2013, 175 cases, $145)
March 2013;
April 2013;
May 2013; 2010 Napa Valley Jumping Goat Vineyard Métisse Cabernet Sauvignon (5/7/2013, 350 cases, $155), 2010 Saint-Émilion Le Châtelet Vineyard Métisse Bordeaux Blend
June 2013;
July 2013;
August 2013;
September 2013; 2011 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (9/24/2013, 1,800 cases, $55), 2010 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Proprietary Red Merlot/Cabernet Franc (9/24/2013, 175 cases, $145)
October 2013; 2011 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (10/22/2013, 100 cases, $145)
November 2013;
December 2013;

2012 Wine Releases

January 2012;
February 2012; 2008 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekerra Vineyard Métisse Merlot/Cabernet Franc (2/12/2012, 200 cases, $125)
March 2012;
April 2012;
May 2012; 2009 Napa Valley Jumping Goat Vineyard Métisse Cabernet Sauvignon (5/1/2012, 400 cases, $155), 2008 Saint-Émilion Le Châtelet Vineyard Métisse (120 cases, $145)
June 2012;
July 2012;
August 2012;
September 2012; 2010 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (9/18/2012, 2,000 cases, $55)
October 2012;
November 2012;
December 2012;

2011 Wine Releases

January 2011;
February 2011;
March 2011; 2008 Napa Valley Jumping Goat Vineyard Métisse Cabernet Sauvignon (325 cases, $155)
April 2011;
May 2011;
June 2011;
July 2011; 2008 Saint-Émilion Le Châtelet Vineyard Métisse (150 cases, $125)
August 2011;
September 2011;
October 2011; 2009 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,800 cases, $52)
November 2011;
December 2011;

2010 Wine Releases

January 2010;
February 2010;
March 2010; 2007 Napa Valley Jumping Goat Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red (375 cases)
April 2010;
May 2010;
June 2010;
July 2010; 2007 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Métisse Proprietary Red
August 2010;
September 2010; 2007 Sonoma County Knights Valley La Mekkera Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red Merlot/Cabernet Franc (155 cases $125), 2008 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,500 cases, $52)
October 2010;
November 2010;
December 2010;

2009 Wine Releases

January 2009;
February 2009;
March 2009; 2006 Napa Valley Jumping Goat Vineyard Métisse Proprietary Red (475 cases, $125)
April 2009;
May 2009;
June 2009;
July 2009;
August 2009;
September 2009; 2007 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,300 cases)
October 2009;
November 2009;
December 2009;

2008 Wine Releases

January 2008;
February 2008;
March 2008; 2005 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red (475 cases)
April 2008;
May 2008;
June 2008;
July 2008;
August 2008;
September 2008;
October 2008; 2006 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,100 cases)
November 2008;
December 2008;

2007 Wine Releases

January 2007;
February 2007;
March 2007; 2004 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red (475 cases)
April 2007;
May 2007;
June 2007;
July 2007;
August 2007;
September 2007; 2005 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,500 cases)
October 2007;
November 2007;
December 2007;

2006 Wine Releases

January 2006;
February 2006;
March 2006; 2003 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red (520 cases)
April 2006;
May 2006;
June 2006;
July 2006;
August 2006;
September 2006;
October 2006;
November 2006; 2004 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (990 cases)
December 2006;

2005 Wine Releases

January 2005;
February 2005;
March 2005;
April 2005;
May 2005;
June 2005;
July 2005;
August 2005;
September 2005;
October 2005;
November 2005;
December 2005; 2003 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,100 cases)

2004 Wine Releases

January 2004;
February 2004;
March 2004; 2001 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (320 cases)
April 2004;
May 2004;
June 2004;
July 2004;
August 2004;
September 2004;
October 2004;
November 2004;
December 2004; 2002 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (1,100 cases)

2003 Wine Releases

January 2003;
February 2003; 2000 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon (585 cases)
March 2003;
April 2003;
May 2003;
June 2003;
July 2003;
August 2003;
September 2003;
October 2003; 2001 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (710 cases)
November 2003;
December 2003;

2002 Wine Releases

January 2002;
February 2002;
March 2002;
April 2002; 1999 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc (450 cases)
May 2002;
June 2002;
July 2002;
August 2002;
September 2002; 2000 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (600 cases)
October 2002;
November 2002;
December 2002;

2001 Wine Releases

January 2001;
February 2001;
March 2001; 1998 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red Wine Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc (450 cases)
April 2001;
May 2001;
June 2001;
July 2001;
August 2001;
September 2001;
October 2001; 1999 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (600 cases)
November 2001;
December 2001;

2000 Wine Releases

January 2000;
February 2000;
March 2000; 1997 Napa Valley Metisse Proprietary Red Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Cabernet Franc (450 cases)
April 2000;
May 2000;
June 2000;
July 2000;
August 2000;
September 2000; 1998 Napa Valley CJ Cabernet Sauvignon (650 cases)
October 2000;
November 2000;
December 2000;

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