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2016 Melville Pinot Noir Block M Santa Rita HillsPinot Noir from United States

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"Dark magenta in color, rich and round impressions of ripe raspberry, hoisin sauce and crème de cassis are immediately apparent. With time, subtle notes of black pepper, pine n...

  • 95+ Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com
  • 94 Antonio Galloni - Vinous
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Ratings:

95+

"The 2016 Pinot Noir Block M offers a darker, slightly smoky style in its black raspberry, ground herbs, and earthy aromas and flavors. One of the more backward, tight wines in the lineup, with a vibrant texture, perfect balance and present tannins, it's going to benefit from short-term cellaring and keep for 15+ years. This cuvée is a mix of clones 114 and 115, and like everything here, was raised in neutral barrels."

94 Antonio Galloni - Vinous

"The 2016 Pinot Noir Estate Block M is another impressive wine. Dense, powerful and also closed in itself, the Block M has the most overt density of any of the Melville 2016s. Readers will have to give the 2016 at least a few years to unwind. The 80% whole clusters are totally buried by the sheer intensity of the fruit. An underlying hard pan of clay constricts the vines, which along with the windswept hillside and tiny clusters yields a potent, naturally concentrated wine." - 94

Product Description:

"Dark magenta in color, rich and round impressions of ripe raspberry, hoisin sauce and crème de cassis are immediately apparent. With time, subtle notes of black pepper, pine needle, blueberry compote and anise emerge alongside floral components of magnolia, fresh rose petal and hibiscus. Boasting a decadent mouthfeel, coupled with nicely integrated tannins on the palate, the wine finishes with extraordinary power and finesse." - Winery

Product Detail

Item # 109362
Country United States
Region California
Sub-Region Santa Barbara
Ratings

95+ - Jeb Dunnuck - jebdunnuck.com

94 - Antonio Galloni - Vinous

Vintage 2016
Color Red
ABV 14.5%
Varietal(s) Pinot Noir
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste ripe cherry, plum, strawberry, raspberry and mushroom
Nose barnyard, cherry, plum, game and tomato