Joseph Dodge

9.1

2016 small lot only 270 cases produced. Always consistently good wines from this winery. Chad Melville does a terrific job with these vineyard specific wines. Their Chardonnays are terrific but their Pinot Noir’s are world class and always earn 90+ pts. This is a gem, thanks Chad! @MellvilleWinery — 4 years ago

with Diana

Mark Howard

9.5

Shared with Elizabeth before her river rafting trip. Tropical gold. Medium gold color. Huge expansive aromas of white flowers - jasmine; flavors of white stone fruit - nectarines and peaches, mango and pineapple with soft oak hints. Starts off big and bold, lingers in the mid-palate flavors, before finishing long and lush. Compliments our dinner of mahi-mahi with a mango pineapple curry. This bottle is at its peak. Bravo!!! — 5 years ago

with Elizabeth

Mark Oldman

9.1

some #wine grumps declare that you should NEVER 🚫 pair red wine 🍷 with chocolate dessert, but I can attest that there were exactly zero scowls when we matched the smooth, plum-blueberry-cocoa '15 Syrah from local (Sta. Rita Hills) #Melville #Winery with the deeply flavorful chocolate gateau at #Blackbird restaurant in #SantaBarbara — 6 years ago

Paul Masson

9.1

Ripe red fruit, earthy with herbal complexity and notable tannin structure; very likely significant stem inclusion. This has all the right pieces, but probably could have used another year in bottle to come together. — 6 years ago

Yvonne Milewski

9.0

This was really really really good. Wish I had held onto it a little longer. — 7 years ago

Jim Levantino

9.2

This Pinot Noir (the t in Pinot is silent) is delectable. A true shining star. The aromatic treat starts with strong notes of red, and screams 'drink the entire bottle buddy'. Succumbing to the temptation you will discover a blissful elegance as this masterpiece flows through your body. Invigorating your inner youth, enchanting your inner sommelier, and appeasing your inner drunkard with the 16.0% alcohol by volume. This reasonably priced bottle of happiness would truly be a delight on any occasion. Additionally the surgeon general declares consumption of such a magnificent beverage could be detrimental to the growth of a child, pregnant women be warned. — 8 years ago

with Vin

Ashley Nanney

10

Better than prisoner! So complex!!! Yet somehow great for summer!! — 4 years ago

Martin Sher

9.1

Well made, ready for business now. — 5 years ago

Mike H.

9.1

Mmmm. Celebratory $$ bubbly. — 5 years ago

Collin Clark

9.3

Delicious chard ripe citrus and a hint of oak — 6 years ago

with Joanna

Rick K

9.5

One of the best California Syrahs I've had. Roughly 1/3 each Bien Nacido, Melville and Roll Ranch. Meaty, Beefy, Big and Bouncy. — 6 years ago

Jon Pokorski

9.2

Melville never disappoints — 7 years ago

with Nicole

Jim McCusker

9.5

Wow. Absolutely terrific offering from Brewer-Clifton. At 11 years, this has an incredible nose of spiced rhubarb, dried strawberries, and a sagebrush undertone that adds terrific complexity. Has the classic spice one picks up from the Melville Verna's pinot, but is much more subdued and integrated into the wine, adding to its complexity. Wonderfully balanced, this wine probably has several more years of life left but is drinking beautifully right now. Probably the best Brewer-Clifton I've had. — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Jim McCusker

8.9

A single clone pinot from Melville’s Clonal Series, this is surprisingly robust given its age. Terrific spice on the nose and palate, this has nice depth and a balanced finish. Probably has several more years of life left. Pretty impressive. — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

Jim McCusker

9.2

Oh yeah... — 5 years ago

with Vanessa

Naoki Otani

9.0

11.15.2018 — 5 years ago

Mike H.

9.4

Oh you. You are delicious. — 6 years ago

Michael Walker

9.6

Solid though bit earthy — 7 years ago

Chance Miller

9.0

Impressive; ripe, manly. Marius, being you're my only follower: salut, how are you? — 8 years ago

Sean Smith

9.2

I learned after the first bottle this big California Pinot needs at least an hour's decanting before it hits your lips. Much more well-balanced with excellent earth and cherry notes. — 8 years ago