Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tried a Sample and bought a bottle. In 1989, Melville Vineyards, was founded in Sonoma, where Ron Melville grew high quality, Chard, Merlot, and Cab Sauv. In 1996, Ron's desire to grow Pinot Noir brought Melville Vineyards to Lompoc's Sta. Rita Hills, in Santa Barbara County. Ruby with aromas of sweet red fruits and vivid spice. Flavors of raspberry and strawberry, currant like, adding cinnamon and leathery notes. Fine tannins, lingering ending with nice mouthfeel bringing back fruit and subtle spice. Nice! — a day ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

Pretty good stuff here. More depth and structure than the 2013 version I tried a few years ago. — 10 days ago

with Sarah

Kirk F

9.1

First time w this producer. Light bodied, elegant pinot. Plenty of earth here. — 11 days ago

Shay A

9.2

Very enjoyable and in a good spot. I found this to be slightly stemmy and herbal, but plenty of gummy fruit to it. Small whole cluster usage? Spicy too...sweet rhubarb tart with blackberry spice. There is a fleshy profile to this showing soft red plum and mulberries. Acidity is holding strong. This is likely at peak...enjoy! — 5 days ago

with Mark

Norman Gennaro

9.2

This is pretty extracted. You need to like a rich, thick and full bodied Pinot. I do. Just need a better finish. — 7 days ago

Al Shikoh

9.3

medium ruby; dried leaves, potting soil, sage, violets; dried cherries, mushroom; medium body, medium+ acidity, soft tannins, 13.1% ABV, good length; winemaker Justin Willett was former assistant winemaker at Arcadian; $57 — a day ago

James Forsyth

9.3

A delicious easy drinking, approachable Syrah that is all about cherry, raspberry, mocha and spice. Really good and good value. — 8 days ago

Kai Wright

9.3

Ripe *and* elegant. Cherry, spice, cedar—wood in the best possible way. Lovely. #highfallutin2019 — 3 days ago

with Kris, Derek and 1 other

Ron R

9.4

This is wonderful juice. Everything Loveblock is not. Rich and dense on the nose and palate. Prior notes apply. — 12 days ago

with Anne-marie

Jordan Wardlaw

9.3

California Chardonnay with true minerality. Pithy, saline, chalky and bright. Sea salt, roasted nuts, Meyer lemon, orange blossom and honeydew. Outstanding example of restraint and terroir focus. — 18 days ago