Melville Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Anna's Block 2020

95+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2020 Pinot Noir Anna's Block is also brilliant, with crunchy black cherry and mulberry fruit as well as notes of iron, loamy earth, and darker herbs. This is a broader, more powerful, medium-bodied Pinot Noir offering beautiful tannins as well as outstanding balance. Fermented with 67% whole clusters and brought up in used barrels, it has tons of potential. As with the Sandy’s release, give it a few years. (8/29/22)"

94 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "Medium ruby, the 2020 Pinot Noir Anna's Block offers layered fruit and earth aromas: cranberry sauce and blackberry preserves feature accents of aniseed, mossy bark, forest floor and mushrooms. The palate is medium-bodied and light on its feet with bright acidity and a gently chalky frame and finishes with concentrated flavors and loads of spicy accents. This bright, elegant Pinot is ideal for the table. 845 cases produced. Drink: 2022-2030. (12/8/22)"

93 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2020 Pinot Noir Anna's Block, a blend of 667 and 114 clones, is perfumed, deep and super-expressive. Dried herbs, tobacco, cedar, tobacco, mint and dried leaves all come together. Floral and savory top notes from the 60% whole clusters lend quite a bit of nuance throughout. Drink: 2024-2032. (Aug 2022)"

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Bold aromas of black cherry, dark plum and woody herb show on the nose of this block-designated bottling. The palate pops with acidic energy that bisects the dark fruit and rich woodspice flavors. Alcohol 14.1%. (Mar 2023)"