Melville

Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.050 ratings
9.111 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Sipping Fine Wine

Ruby with aromas of red fruits and herb spice. Flavors of raspberry and strawberry, currant like, with pepper and leathery notes. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Lacks luster, drink now!

Ruby with aromas of red fruits and herb spice. Flavors of raspberry and strawberry, currant like, with pepper and leathery notes. Fine tannins, medium finish ending with fruit and spice. Lacks luster, drink now!

Jun 24th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

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, long ending with nice mouthfeel bringing back fruit and subtle spice. Drink now starting to lose luster!

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, long ending with nice mouthfeel bringing back fruit and subtle spice. Drink now starting to lose luster!

Jan 27th, 2021
Sipping Fine Wine

Last ‘14. 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. Aged well! Nice!

Last ‘14. 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. Aged well! Nice!

Aug 17th, 2020
Sipping Fine Wine

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, Tasting Sample.

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, Tasting Sample.

Jun 30th, 2019
Jay Eagan

Great bottle - bonus - I have a little picture of Chad to the right of the bottle!

Great bottle - bonus - I have a little picture of Chad to the right of the bottle!

Aug 6th, 2018
Jonathan Wall

Beautiful and elegant. Matched great with our grilled salmon.

Beautiful and elegant. Matched great with our grilled salmon.

1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2018
Jim Chen

Prefer their syrahs.

Prefer their syrahs.

1 person found it helpfulDec 22nd, 2017
Sommelara

This is one wine that gives you pleasure on every sip.

This is one wine that gives you pleasure on every sip.

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2017
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

John had this 7 years ago

John had this 7 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2017
Steve Medbery

Raspberry, cranberry, pepper. Medium body, earthy

Raspberry, cranberry, pepper. Medium body, earthy

May 1st, 2020