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Melville

Verna's Estate Pinot Noir

8.9109 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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MelvilleSanta Barbara County, Central CoastPinot Noir
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

All cherries to cherry cola to start. As you decant it, dark raspberries and nice soft baking spices.

All cherries to cherry cola to start. As you decant it, dark raspberries and nice soft baking spices.

Jul 17th, 2016
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.1

Classic SRHPN. Lean, stemmy, lighter side. Cherry, cranberry, earth, pine, cinnamon, subtle french barrel usage, transparent palate. Definitely some whole cluster in there. Good stuff. A steal at Costco for $22. Looking forward to trying it again tonight.

Classic SRHPN. Lean, stemmy, lighter side. Cherry, cranberry, earth, pine, cinnamon, subtle french barrel usage, transparent palate. Definitely some whole cluster in there. Good stuff. A steal at Costco for $22. Looking forward to trying it again tonight.

Jun 30th, 2016
Steve Bachmann
8.8

Crimson color, decent fruit but lightweight soft style, some tannic grip but not much. I prefer the estate version of Melville's Pinot (which is well worth the extra $5).

Crimson color, decent fruit but lightweight soft style, some tannic grip but not much. I prefer the estate version of Melville's Pinot (which is well worth the extra $5).

Aug 2nd, 2015
Chris Paul

Wine Educator Copain Wines

8.2

If you love new world pinot with oak and all of it's ripe strawberry goodness you will love it!

If you love new world pinot with oak and all of it's ripe strawberry goodness you will love it!

Dec 26th, 2014
Kristy Sammis
9.5

Central Coast Pinots are delightful, and Melville is hard to come by. Pick this up if you get a chance! Toasting to a peaceful day, for which I'm grateful. #veteransday #salut

Central Coast Pinots are delightful, and Melville is hard to come by. Pick this up if you get a chance! Toasting to a peaceful day, for which I'm grateful. #veteransday #salut

Nov 12th, 2014
Tom Riley
9.0

Over the last two nights this has been a very nice treat. Inviting aromas and delicious, complex flavors. Great balance. Could be a go-to pinot. 14.0% abv, but you'd barely know it.

Over the last two nights this has been a very nice treat. Inviting aromas and delicious, complex flavors. Great balance. Could be a go-to pinot. 14.0% abv, but you'd barely know it.

Nov 4th, 2014
Max Meister
8.9

Merci Oliver, war 👌

Merci Oliver, war 👌

Dec 30th, 2019
John Fiehrer
8.9

Awesome nose, wanted more on the palate... Nice subtle meaty jerky note too

Awesome nose, wanted more on the palate... Nice subtle meaty jerky note too

Jul 23rd, 2016
Brian Kostreba
8.5

A bit light for me, very smooth.

A bit light for me, very smooth.

Jun 30th, 2016
Sean Smith
9.2

I learned after the first bottle this big California Pinot needs at least an hour's decanting before it hits your lips. Much more well-balanced with excellent earth and cherry notes.

I learned after the first bottle this big California Pinot needs at least an hour's decanting before it hits your lips. Much more well-balanced with excellent earth and cherry notes.

May 28th, 2016