Melville Winery · Sta. Rita Hills · 2023
Melville’s Estate Pinot Noir captures the cool-climate character of Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, balancing ripe California fruit with savory detail, freshness, and structure. It is a polished, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with the focus and versatility to work at the table or in the cellar.
Redcurrant, framboise, strawberry, an...Show More >
Melville Winery · Sta. Rita Hills · 2023
Melville’s Estate Pinot Noir captures the cool-climate character of Sta. Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County, balancing ripe California fruit with savory detail, freshness, and structure. It is a polished, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with the focus and versatility to work at the table or in the cellar.
Redcurrant, framboise, strawberry, and raspberry coulis meet peppery herbs, pine, floral notes, dark fruit, and citrus peel. Fermented with 40% whole cluster and aged in neutral wood, the wine carries integrated acidity, silky texture, and ripe, polished tannins through a sleek finish.
Expert Reviews — 2023 Vintage
Jeb Dunnuck: 93 points
“A terrific base appellation release, with redcurrants, framboise, peppery herbs, and floral nuances on the nose. Medium-bodied, pure, supple, and well-structured on the palate, with integrated acidity and ripe, polished tannins. Fermented with 40% whole cluster and aged in neutral wood, it’s beautifully done and worth a case purchase.”
Wine Advocate: 92+ points
“Tasted just three weeks after bottling, the 2023 Pinot Noir Estate is already showing beautifully. The nose presents powerful dark fruit and citrus peel aromas with spry energy, mirrored on the silky, refined palate. It finishes with a lovely balance between saturated fruits and a powdery, subtly drying structure.”
Wine Spectator: 90 points
“Brisk and fresh, with pine and savory notes peeking out from a core of strawberry and raspberry coulis. The finish is light-bodied but sleek. Drink now through 2027.”
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Producer: Melville Winery
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Varietal: Pinot Noir
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Appellation: Sta. Rita Hills AVA
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Region: Santa Barbara County, California
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Vintage: 2023
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Winemaking: 40% whole cluster; aged in neutral wood
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Style: Medium-bodied, cool-climate California Pinot Noir
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Tasting notes: Redcurrant, framboise, strawberry, raspberry, peppery herbs, pine, florals, and citrus peel
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Pair with: Mushroom risotto, grilled pork chops, roasted duck, salmon, tuna poke, or earthy vegetable dishes
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Drinking window: Now through 2027+
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Size: 750ml
A precise, cool-climate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir with 93-point pedigree, savory freshness, and polished structure.
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