2023 Melville "Block M - Estate" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
98JD
95VN
95WE
$78.95
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98
Jeb Dunnuck
Fermented with 80% whole clusters and aged in neutral wood, the 2023 Pinot Noir Block M sees the highest stem inclusion in the lineup. Ruby/plum in hue, it offers black raspberries, spice, rose petals, and damp underbrush, with beautifully integrated stems. Medium-bodied and vibrant, it has a seamless texture, sound underlying structure, and a gorgeous finish. This might be the finest Pinot Noir I've tasted from Melville. While far from unapproachable today, it will benefit from a year or two in bottle and drink well through 2038. Drink 2026-2038.
Professional Reviews
95
Vinous
The 2023 Pinot Noir Estate Block M is wonderful, and also the most generous, accessible and complete of these small-lot bottlings today. Rounded and supple, it's soft-spoken but oozes with floral complexity. Blood orange, lavender, potpourri, incense and sandalwood aromas drip with finesse and elegance, enshrouding a long, layered finish. The 80% whole clusters are perfectly integrated. The 2023 rings out in harmony.
95
Wine Enthusiast
Vivid and exotic aromas of Suriname cherry, black tea, sumac and black peppercorn engage the nose on this block-designated bottling. The palate is energetic and brisk, pairing strawberry with elegant mac and star anise flavors.
Details
| Origin | Santa Maria/Santa Barbara, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| SKU | 1911893 |