2013 Melville Pinot Noir Clone 115 Indigène

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 92.4 points

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  11/4/2016 - PNIELSEN Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Textbook example of well-made Sta. Rita Hills pinot noir. I find it interesting that, despite the grapes having been destemmed, the wine still has a pleasant olive streak in its aroma and flavor profile. This should evolve nicely for another 3-5 years. (92+)

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  11/18/2015 - Christoffer78 Likes this wine: 93 Points

  A wonderfully elegant wine expressing red fruit and the classical Melville strawberries but also rainy deciduous forest floor, a lovely earthiness and subtle cherry. The palate adds nicely to the overall impression with an elegant texture, balanced tannins and integrated acidity. With a 50+ second length on the finish, this is certainly a nice wine. It drinks perfectly right now, but will most likely age well for a number of years. I have no experience from cellaring this wine, so I will refrain from giving any specific dates. (score is 93+)

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