2021 Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
SKU #5065845
Winery Notes- The aromatics instantly permeate the glass with rose petals, ripe red plums, cloves, and orange zest. When tasting, the flavors of Bing Cherry, raspberry and blackberry race over the entire palate and are followed by black tea and tarragon. A harmonious backbone of silky tannins and energetic acidity give this wine real verve!
ROBERT PARKER RATING: 94
ROBERT PARKER REVIEW: Medium ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate has alluring aromas of cranberry and orange jelly, forest floor and Angostura bitters. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with waves of juicy berry fruit supported by fine, chalky tannins, and it finishes long and layered. This was vinified using about 40% whole clusters.
WINE ENTHUSIAST RATING: 95
WINE ENTHUSIAST REVIEW: Lovely aromas of cherry pie and damp mint make for a fresh and complex nose on this estate bottling, one of the more affordable ones in the Melville lineup. The palate is firm in texture and blasted with acidity, showing black cherry, cola, mace, bay leaf and clove flavors, a classic expression of this appellation. Editors’ Choice
Vintage | 2021 |
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Country | United States |
Region | California |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Special Assignment | Best Sellers |
Alcohol %- | 14 |
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