2005 Melville - Pinot Noir Terraces Estate

USA - California - Santa Barbara - Santa Rita Hills
Pinot Noir
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WS 90 WA 91

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In 1996 Melville Vineyards made the bold move from Knights Valley to the Santa Rita Hills appellation, where Ron Melville and his sons set up the estate property with a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Santa Rita microclimate, with its coastal winds and fog, provided the Melville's the perfect locale for their 139 planted acres of Pinot, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Viognier. Winemaker Greg... More »

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Source: Wine Advocate
Issue: 172

Displaying cool climate notes of underbrush, menthol, blueberries, and raspberries, the 2005 Pinot Noir Terraces possesses good acidity, medium to full body, and beautiful richness. It is one of the most complex of these Pinots, and should drink nicely for a decade.

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Source: Wine Spectator

Complex aromas of ripe blueberry, mineral, fresh earth and boysenberry are tight and focused, finishing with good density and concentration. The tannins have a slight stemmy edge.

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2005 Melville - Pinot Noir Terraces Estate Pinot Noir - USA - California - Santa Barbara - Santa Rita Hills - Red