94+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Anna's was two-thirds destemmed and has a brighter, crisp feel in its raspberry and wild strawberry fruits as well as spicy, herbal notes. Medium-bodied, fresh, and focused on the palate, with present acidity and tannins, it's going to benefit from a year or two of bottle age and keep for over a decade as well. It's a beautiful wine. Drink: 2021-2032. (8/4/20)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Candied Bing cherry aromas meet with savory stemmy aromas of damp underbrush, forest floor and cannabis-like funk. The palate is complex with blistered cherry tomato, slivered strawberry, minty tarragon and bay leaf flavors. Alcohol 13.5%. (Oct 2020)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Pinot Noir Anna's Block is one of the more reserved wines in the range today. Bright acids and veins of tannin are going to need a bit of time in bottle to integrate fully. Wines from this block rich in loam are often more forthcoming, but the 2018 needs time, which is likely a good thing for its long-term prospects. Drink: 2022-2033. (Aug 2020)"
93 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "Made with about 70% whole cluster, the 2018 Pinot Noir Anna's Block has a medium ruby color and delicate perfume of red and black berries with notes of dried flowers, nori and citrus peel. The palate has a singular contrast of broody character and bright, lifted freshness, finely grained and with a long, citrusy finish. 575 cases produced. Drink: 2020-2026. (10/30/20)"
94 points Wine Enthusiast: "Candied Bing cherry aromas meet with savory stemmy aromas of damp underbrush, forest floor and cannabis-like funk. The palate is complex with blistered cherry tomato, slivered strawberry, minty tarragon and bay leaf flavors. Alcohol 13.5%. (Oct 2020)"
93+ points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Pinot Noir Anna's Block is one of the more reserved wines in the range today. Bright acids and veins of tannin are going to need a bit of time in bottle to integrate fully. Wines from this block rich in loam are often more forthcoming, but the 2018 needs time, which is likely a good thing for its long-term prospects. Drink: 2022-2033. (Aug 2020)"
93 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "Made with about 70% whole cluster, the 2018 Pinot Noir Anna's Block has a medium ruby color and delicate perfume of red and black berries with notes of dried flowers, nori and citrus peel. The palate has a singular contrast of broody character and bright, lifted freshness, finely grained and with a long, citrusy finish. 575 cases produced. Drink: 2020-2026. (10/30/20)"
| Product SKU | 352371 |
| Producer | Melville |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.5% |
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