About
Cherie and Phillipe Melka, proprietors of Melka Estates, have been sharing their passion for creating exceptional wine since 1996 with two wine labels: Métisse and CJ. Métisse/Napa Valley is a blend of Bordeaux varietals including cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and petit verdot, with additional offerings like Métisse/Knights Valley and Métisse/St. Emilion. CJ wines are sourced from 100% Napa Valley vineyards ranging from Coombsville to Calistoga.
Bordeaux varietal blends
Métisse and CJ labels
Napa Valley vineyards
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What They Make
Métisse Napa Valley
blend of Bordeaux varietals - cabernet sauvignon, merlot and petit verdot
Métisse Knights Valley
Knights Valley wine
Métisse St. Emilion
St. Emilion wine
CJ Cabernet
100% Napa Valley Cabernet
CJ Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Jumping Goat Vineyard
Métisse Napa Jumping Goat Vineyard
Montbleau Vineyard
Métisse Napa Montbleau Vineyard
Martinez Vineyard
Métisse Napa Martinez Vineyard
Paderewski Vineyard Syrah
Majestique Paderewski Vineyard Syrah
Awards
95 Points, Robert Parker for CJ Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
2020
93 Points, Wine Spectator for Métisse 2019
2019
Latest News
2023 CJ Release available for purchase; 2026 Newsletter signup