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2007 Melville - Pinot Noir Estate Pinot Noir - USA - California - Santa Barbara - Santa Rita Hills - Red

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USA - California - Santa Barbara - Santa Rita Hills

Red Pinot Noir
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Score
88
Drink Dates
VF: 2009-2017
Bid
33 for sale
Producer Notes

In 1996 Melville Vineyards made the bold move from Knights Valley to the Santa Rita Hills appellation, where Ron Melville and his sons set up the estate property with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Santa Rita microclimate, with its coastal winds and fog, provided the Melville's the perfect locale for their 139 planted acres of Pinot, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Viognier. Winemaker Greg... More »



Community Tasting Notes average score of 88 points based upon 5 reviews

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Author Christoffer78
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Tasted On 11/07/2009
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Author Schmaltzy
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Tasted On 09/22/2009

I thought that this was a very nice pinot, not a 94 like Parker stated. It does bring some heat, but it goes well with the acidity on the back end. On the nose you get heat, cherry, strawberry, some faint baking spices and vegetal/basil notes. On the palate it is very red fruit front palate orientated with a tannic/heat soaked mid/back palate. Very creamy and well structured, decent finish with slight heat and acid. All in all I think that right now this is a 90 point wine but give it 1-2 years and I think that this will be a 92+ wine.

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Author skycam28
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Tasted On 06/13/2009
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Author RenoDale
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Tasted On 02/11/2009

High alcohol content. A bit harsh.

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Author Mikester
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Tasted On 01/17/2009

Dark ruby in color, beautiful Pinot. Sweet cherries/red berries, with a bit of vanilla/light oak. No Burgundian-style Pinot here, this is unashamedly Central Coast.

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