(Melville Pinot Noir Estate) Dark cherry red color with clarity; appealing, baked raspberry, roses, floral, cranberry, sous bois nose; delicious, balanced, ripe cherry, ripe raspberry, mineral palate with good, balancing, medium acidity and firm tannins; could use 2 years and should age beautifully; medium-plus finish (one-third whole cluster; 100 different lots; all 16 clones planted; no new oak) 93+ points
By Richard Jennings
(Melville Pinot Noir Estate) Dark cherry red color with clarity; appealing, baked raspberry, roses, floral, cranberry, sous bois nose; delicious, balanced, ripe cherry, ripe raspberry, mineral palate with good, balancing, medium acidity and firm tannins; could use 2 years and should age beautifully; medium-plus finish (one-third whole cluster; 100 different lots; all 16 clones planted; no new oak) 93+ points12/9/2013, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points