Melville
Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Great Santa Barbara Pinot flavors of dark cherry very enjoyable
Great Santa Barbara Pinot flavors of dark cherry very enjoyable
Jun 24th, 2022A Shabu Shabu lunch with a .375 of Melville Pinot on a cold June gloom afternoon! This Pinot is so consistent and the dark cheery is dominate. Happy Sunday.
A Shabu Shabu lunch with a .375 of Melville Pinot on a cold June gloom afternoon! This Pinot is so consistent and the dark cheery is dominate. Happy Sunday.
Jun 28th, 2020
dark violet; blueberry, violet, black olive, coffee, vanilla beans, black pepper; full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium+ tannins, 14.1% ABV; 40% whole cluster inclusion
dark violet; blueberry, violet, black olive, coffee, vanilla beans, black pepper; full bodied, medium+ acidity, medium+ tannins, 14.1% ABV; 40% whole cluster inclusion
Apr 20th, 2020
This 2016 has impressed me each time I’ve had it. Now nearly 7 years old it’s complexity is showing and remains fresh and vibrant. Stemmy fresh forest aromas with allspice hints. Every red fruit imaginable but always in whispers never hits you over the head, has Melville’s classic blood orange peel aspect with a clean cool lingering finish that takes you down as many subtle flavor snd aroma corridors as you allow yourself to go. A hint of iodine sea brine tops it all off. Remarkable. Sta Rita is the best USA AVA period.
This 2016 has impressed me each time I’ve had it. Now nearly 7 years old it’s complexity is showing and remains fresh and vibrant. Stemmy fresh forest aromas with allspice hints. Every red fruit imaginable but always in whispers never hits you over the head, has Melville’s classic blood orange peel aspect with a clean cool lingering finish that takes you down as many subtle flavor snd aroma corridors as you allow yourself to go. A hint of iodine sea brine tops it all off. Remarkable. Sta Rita is the best USA AVA period.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Different than the typical pinot, jammy, smokey/oakey and just generally delicious. More trannic than a typical pinot, but well balanced. Has a medium body and a nice finish that balances the flavors.
Different than the typical pinot, jammy, smokey/oakey and just generally delicious. More trannic than a typical pinot, but well balanced. Has a medium body and a nice finish that balances the flavors.
Nov 27th, 2020
Solid fruit forward Pinot. Goes well with many foods. Beef, chicken, pasta. Bought 2 bottles originally. Will buy more
Solid fruit forward Pinot. Goes well with many foods. Beef, chicken, pasta. Bought 2 bottles originally. Will buy more
Oct 4th, 2020
Translucent cherry red color. Nose of earthy strawberry and spice. Taste of red fruits with a long orange, tart cherry, tea, cola and perfume finish. Gets better with every sip.
Translucent cherry red color. Nose of earthy strawberry and spice. Taste of red fruits with a long orange, tart cherry, tea, cola and perfume finish. Gets better with every sip.
Aug 21st, 2020
Unbelievable. Gets better with every sip.
Eyes:
Light, ruby red. A bit ruddy. Thin-bodied.
Nose:
That signature Melville fishy-sea salt smell. Clay? Subtle at first, but hints of orange peel, candied red fruit, and dried flowers. Wet leaves and earth.
Mouth:
Dry and a bit creamy (malo?). Spicy and savory - cloves, orange peel, coriander. Hints of dried red fruit at the finish.
Unbelievable. Gets better with every sip.
Eyes:
Light, ruby red. A bit ruddy. Thin-bodied.
Nose:
That signature Melville fishy-sea salt smell. Clay? Subtle at first, but hints of orange peel, candied red fruit, and dried flowers. Wet leaves and earth.
Mouth:
Dry and a bit creamy (malo?). Spicy and savory - cloves, orange peel, coriander. Hints of dried red fruit at the finish.