96 points Wine Enthusiast: "A lighter hue in the glass, this bottling is fresh while candied on the nose, offering aromas of raspberry and strawberry alongside potpourri and subtle herbs. The palate's array of flavors is impressive, showing tart strawberry, sansho pepper and wild thyme elements. Alcohol 13.4%. (Sep 2025)"
94 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "Bold, bright and vivid, packed with red and black fruit, savory black tea and dried mushroom notes. Fermented with 40% whole clusters and aged in neutral barrels. So floral, fragrant and lively. Moderate tannins and a medium body. Drink or hold. (10/30/24)"
92+ points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "Tasted just three weeks after its bottling, the 2023 Pinot Noir Estate is already showing beautifully. The nose presents powerful dark fruit and citrus peel aromas with spry energy, notes that are mirrored on the silky, refined palate. It finishes with a lovely balance between saturated fruits and a powdery, subtly drying structure. I look forward to checking back on this after a bit more time in bottle. Drink: 2025-2033. (Oct 2024)"
Producer notes: "This wine is always full of crunchy red fruits like ripe pomegranate, ripe cranberry, and dark raspberry, along with beautifully integrated savory notes of dried native sage, dark oolong tea, salty minerality, and dried blood orange peel, with hints of rose petals. These aromas are followed by notes of incense, Indian spices, and crushed rocks, paving the way for a bright and fresh initial response on the palate. The dense fruit is elegantly balanced with fine tannins that give the wine its seamless texture. This versatile wine can be paired with everything from a poke bowl to grilled pork chop. Alcohol 13.4%."
94 points Jim Gordon (JamesSuckling.com): "Bold, bright and vivid, packed with red and black fruit, savory black tea and dried mushroom notes. Fermented with 40% whole clusters and aged in neutral barrels. So floral, fragrant and lively. Moderate tannins and a medium body. Drink or hold. (10/30/24)"
92+ points Matthew Luczy (Wine Advocate): "Tasted just three weeks after its bottling, the 2023 Pinot Noir Estate is already showing beautifully. The nose presents powerful dark fruit and citrus peel aromas with spry energy, notes that are mirrored on the silky, refined palate. It finishes with a lovely balance between saturated fruits and a powdery, subtly drying structure. I look forward to checking back on this after a bit more time in bottle. Drink: 2025-2033. (Oct 2024)"
Producer notes: "This wine is always full of crunchy red fruits like ripe pomegranate, ripe cranberry, and dark raspberry, along with beautifully integrated savory notes of dried native sage, dark oolong tea, salty minerality, and dried blood orange peel, with hints of rose petals. These aromas are followed by notes of incense, Indian spices, and crushed rocks, paving the way for a bright and fresh initial response on the palate. The dense fruit is elegantly balanced with fine tannins that give the wine its seamless texture. This versatile wine can be paired with everything from a poke bowl to grilled pork chop. Alcohol 13.4%."
| Product SKU | 353752 |
| Producer | Melville |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| SubRegion | Central Coast |
| Appellation | Sta. Rita Hills |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 13.4% |
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