12/27/2021 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Agree with the recent reviews . This was great. Probably at it’s peak.

11/29/2021 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

Better than average but nothing special. Too spoiled?

11/29/2021 - PeterFromThePan Does not like this wine:

Too peppery. Didn’t like like it

5/15/2021 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

More earthy grit in this one than I had anticipated. Didn’t really drink like a Pinot to me but this was enjoyable nonetheless. Would go well with red meat. probably wouldn’t buy again.

11/28/2020 - PeterFromThePan Does not like this wine:

Did not enjoy this. Maybe it was corked?

6/21/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Decent Syrah even with limited decanting. Seems a little overhyped.

5/18/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Pretty good Syrah. Not super heavy.

5/10/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Drinking well at the moment. Not a super heavy Syrah .

4/29/2020 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

I enjoy these cabs and this one is no exception. Medium tannins for a cab (still lots there), good fruit, not too hot. Cherry & plum. Long finish for me.

7/18/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Ok rose. Wasn’t that great though. Won’t buy again

4/18/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Light for a Cali can. Very enjoyable

4/18/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Pretty good. Had some odd aromas when first opened. Not sure it deserves to be rated at #1

4/13/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

This was a tasty bottle from Zara Mesa. Tannins have started to mellow out a little. Could probably use another couple of years (was even more integrated on day too). Lots of sediments.

4/10/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Pinot meets Syrah, is how I would describe it. Probably my favorite bottleing they produce. Very dark and reminiscent of their Syrah style but still very much a Pinot. I like it.

4/4/2020 - PeterFromThePan Does not like this wine:

Too sweet.

3/22/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Light fruity Pinot. Elegant. Tart cherries. Some raspberries. Pretty good

2/17/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

This is awesome right now. Had a couple of glasses decanted for maybe 30min. While I would not say the same for Pinots, I really do appreciate some age with syrahs. Flavors have integrated well and tannins have mellowed out a little bit. This is drinking great right now.

2/17/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Not usually a big amarone fan. Heavy wine with lots of tannins. Def get the typical raisin bouquet. Had a taste from a bottle that was opened a day before. Not worth the money to me but happy to have tried it.

2/8/2020 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Good Syrah. Some peppery notes but not overwhelmingly so.

12/30/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Delicious as always

12/30/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Decanted for a couple of hour the first night and had another glass the next day. Very bold Syrah with plenty of tannins and fruit. Can easily store for many more years. I enjoyed this one but it wasn’t as good as I remember the previous one.

12/27/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

This was tasty but I enjoyed their regular 2014 Pinots more.

12/27/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

I like these when they are young. Subdued tannins, good body, slightly heavier (for a Pinot) and dark cherry flavors. Delicious. Almost no degradation on the second day.

12/22/2019 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

In short, not a fan. I love a good Italian wine with their quintessential terroir. One thing that usually comes to mind for me with Italian wines is robust body with a good helping of tannins and dark fruit like plum or blackberries. This new world adaptation does not speak to me at all. While I love Pinots from this region, I did not enjoy the brighter fruit flavors in this style of wine. I also thought the wine lacked body and had no tannins. I have two more bottles (unfortunately) and I fear that more time in the wine fridge will just yield a flat, boring wine.

12/2/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Great right after opening and on the second day.

11/17/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Drank this a few weeks ago. Tasty bottle. Somewhat subdued tannins for a cab.

11/15/2019 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

This is tasting odd to me at the moment. Unlike the previous bottle, this one doesn’t have enough body relative to the fruit. I can quite put my finger on it but this isn’t doing it for me. Had to open something else. What a waste ...

11/4/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Delicious chard. Smooth. Crisp Granny Smith. Just a touch buttery.

11/1/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Immediately after opening, this was not very good. Next day was much better

10/13/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

From all the Melville Pinots that I have tried, this one was not my favorite. When I first opened it, it was somewhat flat with little structure and little fruit. It was odd in that the flavor dissipated very quickly. On the second day, the wine was much improved. It gained some structure which allowed the wine to linger on the tongue. Still, not my favorite one (although still good).

9/30/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Drank this over 3 days. Right after opening, it was very jamish with a good amount of tannins and body. It clearly needed to breathe quite a bit to mellow out the fruit. On the second day, the fruit was much more in harmony with the rest of the wine. Quality was almost unchanged on day 3. This wine can clearly be cellared for quite a while longer. I’m going to try to hold out a few more years to open the next one.

9/28/2019 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

Not sure what happened with this bottle but it was markedly worse than the previous one. Almost no fruit and some bitter notes. I don’t think the bottle was corked but something went seriously wrong with this one despite it being stored in perfect cellar conditions.

9/20/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

More body and tartness than the other wines from the winery. The fruit does dissipate somewhat quickly. Still, I do enjoy this Pinot as a version that’s not as delicate as what I am used to.

9/19/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Had this a month or so ago. I only remember that it was great. Although, I am liking the 2017 more right now.

9/1/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

My favorite of all the Melville wines. I have also come to appreciate the younger Pinots from them as they have a little more fruit. It’s hard to beat this one, for me.

8/31/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Heavier Pinot from Melville. More tannins and body than you’d expect from a Pinot.

8/30/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Drank this over a couple of days. It has much improved since last I tried it 1.5 years ago. The fruit has mellowed out and is in much better balance with the body and structure of the wine. While I very much enjoyed this bottle, I think it could use another year or two to tame the tannins some more.

8/28/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Tasty but nothing special

8/25/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Excellent as always. Actually better the second day.

8/19/2019 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

I found a new use for these ... makes a great base for sangria ;)

8/19/2019 - PeterFromThePan wrote:

Decent bottle that goes well with Pizza. As with other Zaca Mesa wines, this on is on the heavier side. It def benefited from some cellaring and could probably benefit from a few more years.

8/19/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

As the previous vintage, good but overpriced. Wish I could replace this bottle with something else in my club shipments.

8/19/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

As stated before, tasty bottle but way overpriced. Based on other bottles I can get, I don't think this is worth more than $30 ... and I am being generous here. This is not to say that there aren't many other examples that are equally as bad a value out there from other wineries. Just don't think this is special enough to demand the kind of premium the winery is asking for.

8/17/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

A solid, somewhat heavy merlot. Dark plum flavors. Deep purple color. I love these.

7/30/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Last bottle. Drinking very well right now.

7/21/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

More earthy than I anticipated. Fruit is somewhat subdued. I didn’t enjoy this when I first opened it but after an hour it opened up. Still, I prefer their 2014.

7/17/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Young Pinot from Melville. Delicate fruit. Some grippy tannins. Longer finish

7/4/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Had this today with pork tenderloin and brats. Excellent fruit with just the right amount of acidity. I get raspberries and bright cherries.

6/30/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Classic Italian flavors. Very dry with medium amount of tannins for an Italian wine. Color has a slightly brown tint to it. Some raisin flavors cone through. Still getting dark red cherries as well. I very much enjoyed this one.

6/28/2019 - PeterFromThePan Likes this wine:

Popped and poured. Excellent fruit, Rainer cherries. On second day, fruit had mellowed out. Def preferred day 1