97 points Wine Enthusiast: "The nose on this bottling is fresh, focused, intense and ripe. Black cherry, strawberry and dark mint aromas are seductive and attention-snagging. The palate lands with juicy flavors of strawberry and Bing cherry, as cracked white and green peppercorn spices mix with fresh herbs to hammer home the deliciously detailed experience. (Jan 2023)"
95 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block was vinified with 50% whole clusters and has detailed aromas of cranberry, blackberry, bitter orange, tobacco, oolong tea leaves and wildflowers. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with a layered core of earth-laced fruit and a long, pure finish. 648 cases were made. Drink: 2025-2040. (1/31/24)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block is elegant and effusive right out of the gate. Dried flowers, game, tobacco, incense and licorice open first. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2021 is punchy and super-expressive. Silky tannins extend the ethereal finish nicely. Drink: 2024-2033. (Sep 2023)"
92+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block comes from the Melville estate vineyard, planted in 1997 by Brent and Chad Melville. It's even lighter hued, with a translucent ruby hue followed by a pretty, more herbal, focused Pinot Noir offering tart cherry and framboise fruit, medium body, a focused, tight mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's getting close to the lean category yet opens up nicely with air. I'd give bottles another 2-3 years of bottle age, when I suspect it will have gained a touch of generosity and breadth. (Aug 2023)"
95 points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block was vinified with 50% whole clusters and has detailed aromas of cranberry, blackberry, bitter orange, tobacco, oolong tea leaves and wildflowers. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and vibrant with a layered core of earth-laced fruit and a long, pure finish. 648 cases were made. Drink: 2025-2040. (1/31/24)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block is elegant and effusive right out of the gate. Dried flowers, game, tobacco, incense and licorice open first. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, the 2021 is punchy and super-expressive. Silky tannins extend the ethereal finish nicely. Drink: 2024-2033. (Sep 2023)"
92+ points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Pinot Noir Anna's Block comes from the Melville estate vineyard, planted in 1997 by Brent and Chad Melville. It's even lighter hued, with a translucent ruby hue followed by a pretty, more herbal, focused Pinot Noir offering tart cherry and framboise fruit, medium body, a focused, tight mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's getting close to the lean category yet opens up nicely with air. I'd give bottles another 2-3 years of bottle age, when I suspect it will have gained a touch of generosity and breadth. (Aug 2023)"
| Product SKU | 347841 |
| Producer | Melville |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.6% |
| Ships To |
