Melville
Block M Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
A great finish of dark cherries with balanced tannins and descend grip.
A great finish of dark cherries with balanced tannins and descend grip.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Wow!! I bought this weeks ago and never tried it. New they make Great Juice but: Robert Parker's New Advocate is out today, he gave it a 97Rating!! I had to run home after work 10:00pm, oh well the sacrifices you have to make! Beautifull nose with lots of Strawberries and other bright fruit. In mouth what a Great feeling. The perfect feel in the mouth and what a huge finish... A Knockout in my book. Shame that I only have 1 more to drink!! Tomorrow ? No Monday!!! Where will you be??? Melville 2012 Block M Pinot Noir!!!!! Charlie , Steph, Mike, and a touch for Karen....
Wow!! I bought this weeks ago and never tried it. New they make Great Juice but: Robert Parker's New Advocate is out today, he gave it a 97Rating!! I had to run home after work 10:00pm, oh well the sacrifices you have to make! Beautifull nose with lots of Strawberries and other bright fruit. In mouth what a Great feeling. The perfect feel in the mouth and what a huge finish... A Knockout in my book. Shame that I only have 1 more to drink!! Tomorrow ? No Monday!!! Where will you be??? Melville 2012 Block M Pinot Noir!!!!! Charlie , Steph, Mike, and a touch for Karen....
Aug 30th, 2014
Strawberry shortcake. Absolutely no mistaking this for Old World.
Strawberry shortcake. Absolutely no mistaking this for Old World.
Jun 28th, 2014
Still inky. Very savory and not showing its 15% as labeled.
Still inky. Very savory and not showing its 15% as labeled.
Feb 2nd, 2023
This is very good, but not as good as when we last had it in 2016. The spice component is somewhat overpowering the fruit, leading to a somewhat out-of-balance attribute. That said, this is still a terrific wine - just down a bit from before. Still one of the best QPRs you’ll find in the Central Coast for pinot!
This is very good, but not as good as when we last had it in 2016. The spice component is somewhat overpowering the fruit, leading to a somewhat out-of-balance attribute. That said, this is still a terrific wine - just down a bit from before. Still one of the best QPRs you’ll find in the Central Coast for pinot!
Jul 15th, 2020Great Santa Rita Hills Pinot! Bravo Melville. Never cared much for their wines, guess I needed to wait longer.
Great Santa Rita Hills Pinot! Bravo Melville. Never cared much for their wines, guess I needed to wait longer.
Mar 27th, 2020
After receiving an e-mail from Melville today describing how some of the older vintages were taking on new complex acidic character, decided to give this a whirl. Good choice. This Block M has developed further and I really like the secondary flavors that are now present. The fruit tastes riper, looks more garnet than previously, and the wine provides a smoother finish than what I recall from about a year ago. As always, you cannot go wrong with Melville.
After receiving an e-mail from Melville today describing how some of the older vintages were taking on new complex acidic character, decided to give this a whirl. Good choice. This Block M has developed further and I really like the secondary flavors that are now present. The fruit tastes riper, looks more garnet than previously, and the wine provides a smoother finish than what I recall from about a year ago. As always, you cannot go wrong with Melville.
Aug 4th, 2016Easily one of the best pinots I've ever had from Melville, the 2012 Block M is fantastic. Terrific primary aromas of strawberry with the tell-tale spice edge you get from Melville, this wine is like a premier cru burgundy on (restrained) steroids. Absolutely terrific - and probably the best quality/price ratio pinot you'll find anywhere.
Easily one of the best pinots I've ever had from Melville, the 2012 Block M is fantastic. Terrific primary aromas of strawberry with the tell-tale spice edge you get from Melville, this wine is like a premier cru burgundy on (restrained) steroids. Absolutely terrific - and probably the best quality/price ratio pinot you'll find anywhere.
May 12th, 2016Another day another M. Wonderful Pinot.
Another day another M. Wonderful Pinot.
Aug 29th, 2015