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. — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Naoki Otani

9.0

11.15.2018 — 6 years ago

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 — 7 years ago

Chance Miller

9.0

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

Jim McCusker

9.3

A great offering from Adam Tolmach, this 2005 is drinking beautifully. A great balance between primary and secondary aromas, the nose comes across with layers of violet, spice, and boysenberry. The palate is medium-plus bodied and has the terrific acidity characteristic of Adam's wines. I always like to give his wines a few years in bottle to integrate: for this Melville Vineyard offering, 10 years was just about perfect! — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Darren Delmore

8.9

Wild wine... stems of green, cab sauv style aromatics, Syrah plushness, powdered doughnut overlay. — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Tasting pour at the winery. — 10 years ago

Lilia Brooks

9.0

2011 Vintage. Had it at Birthday dinner. Loved it! — 10 years ago

James Alford

8.9

Big ups to @Chad Melville and co. for this rich, silky, and irresistible expression of the best Sta Rita has to offer. — 10 years ago

Steve Steese

8.9

Steely and grassy with both tangerine and tropical notes. Continues to be a compelling wine every time I try it. — 11 years ago

with Jayme

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Tried a Sample and bought a bottle. In 1989, Melville Vineyards, was founded in Sonoma, where Ron Melville grew high quality, Chard, Merlot, and Cab Sauv. In 1996, Ron's desire to grow Pinot Noir brought Melville Vineyards to Lompoc's Sta. Rita Hills, in Santa Barbara County. Ruby with aromas of sweet red fruits and vivid spice. Flavors of raspberry and strawberry, currant like, adding cinnamon and leathery notes. Fine tannins, lingering ending with nice mouthfeel bringing back fruit and subtle spice. Nice! — 6 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.0

A toast to my beautiful wife on her birthday with a terrific blanc de noir from Melville! — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

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. — 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. — 9 years ago

with Vin

Matt

9.0

Candied strawberries, bing cherry, forest floor, baking spice, beets and balsam. Fine tannins and moderate acid with earth on the finish. — 9 years ago

Cathy Madison

8.9

At Nirvana for work function — 9 years ago

Rebecca Fletcher

8.9

Melville vineyard. Savory, Unami, mushroom, dried spices, thyme, dill, and dark fruit. M+ acid and M tannin. — 10 years ago

Kamau Coleman

9.6

Delectable is identifying this incorrectly, it is the Block M 115 clone, which is quite different for the Santa Rita Hills Pinot. This is an amazing wine with a nose that is deep and complex, with cherries and cranberries and clover and a palate that is long and velvety. Best wine I've had out of the central coast. What a Thursday night! — 10 years ago

Tom Young

9.8

One of the best pintos I've had — 11 years ago

Christina Turley

Sales & Marketing Turley Wine Cellars

9.4

Avec Msr Brewer, Chad Melville et al. Excellent pondering and philosophizing. — 11 years ago

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!!! — 6 years ago

with Elizabeth

Jim McCusker

9.2

Oh yeah... — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Collin Clark

9.3

Delicious chard ripe citrus and a hint of oak — 7 years ago

with Joanna

Yvonne Milewski

9.0

This was really really really good. Wish I had held onto it a little longer. — 8 years ago

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. — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Michael Walker

9.7

This is Santa Barbara Syrah. Power fruit. Bit too much for me. J loves it though. Great with grass fed bone in pork chops — 9 years ago

Phil Castellano

9.0

Wonderful acidity. Been a long time since I have had a chard with such intense citrus and lemongrass right up front. No wood whatsoever...the way nature intended. — 10 years ago

Michael Walker

9.8

This pinot can stand up to steak frites! — 10 years ago

with Jamie

Effi Tsournava

9.2

This is a funky and interesting wine. From recently witnessed reactions, you either like it or don't like it. I like it a lot! Bursting bouquet if flowers with honeysuckle notes and apricot hints. Almost an oily sensation in the mouth. Very interesting. Vintage 2010 — 10 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

Steve brewer of diatom and Melville this wine is 100% estate fruit. A big Pinot noir with a good amount of ripe fruit black rasperry and pretty floral rose petal notes. A bit hot with spicy and floral notes to the finish. 14.7% finish 40+ excellent — 12 years ago