Melville Block M Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023

98 Points                                                                 One of our favorite Pinot Noir producers from Santa Barbara. Greg Brewer's touch with Pinot should be discovered by all Pinotphiles! Block M is their top of the line Pinot. Limited. 98 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Fermented with 80% whole clusters and aged in neutral wood, the Melville 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." 100% of the fruit is from the winery's Santa Rita Hills Estate vineyard.

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