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Community Tasting Notes 6
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n2caves@gmail.com Does not like this wine: 76 points
July 28, 2023 - Bitter and astringent. Melville used to make great Pinot. Not anymore. Stick to the Syrah
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cdebeau Likes this wine: 91 points
December 9, 2022 - Bright Red and blue fruit with nice depth of flavors
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MattMauldin Likes this wine:
November 25, 2022 - Tasting Room visit. Bright cranberry & pomegranate fruit aromas, white pepper, hibiscus, fresh herb. Fresh and succulent red fruit palate, with mineral and spices and fresh florals. Nice elegance, lithe texture. Fresh acidity, fine tannins and lingering zest on the finish
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Cabfrancophile Likes this wine: 95 points
November 11, 2022 - Beautifully composed, every piece in its place. Strawberry, rose petals, sage, a delicate red-fruited and floral bouquet, open for business. Mid-weight, fresh red fruit, green tea, silken texture, round but not fat mid-palate. Finishes on tea and raspberry notes, with an increasingly savory tone. Juniper maybe, there is an interesting botanical spirit undertone, in balance with the profile. Lengthy, peacock tail finish, mild tannins provide excellent balance and potential, high delicious factor.
Drink or hold, not cheap, but worth the price to my taste. -
Ben Christiansen wrote:
October 25, 2022 - Lowest stem inclusion at 20%. Bold fruit, darker and less savory. Crunchy red fruit to the palate. And yup, that is quite vibrant acidity. Tart on the palate.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2020
- Type Red
- Producer Melville
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Estate
- Vineyard Sandy's
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
- UPC Code 600796732113
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 211 (69%)
- Consumed 94 (31%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
80% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerMelville
- VarietyPinot Noir
- DesignationEstate
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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