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2017 Melville Anna's Block Pinot Noir

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April 2, 2023 - $36

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RATINGS

96Wine Enthusiast

White-pepper and sour cherry aromas meet with mint balm on the fresh, lively and strongly stem-influenced nose of this bottling. It's incredibly alive on the palate, with tons of eucalyptus, sagebrush and potting-soil flavors, set against a vibrant raspberry and light cherry backdrop. The buzz of Sichuan peppercorns coats the finish.

95Vinous / IWC

...shows more richness and broader shoulders, along with a profile of purplish/blue fruit. Sage, lavender, mint and sweet tobacco all develop in the glass.

93+ Jeb Dunnuck

...classic fruit-driven notes of black cherries, wood smoke, cedar, and floral notes. Clean, balanced, straight, and lively on the palate...

92+ The Wine Advocate

...nose of pipe tobacco, saline, sage and garrigue with wild blackberries, black cherries, oolong tea, cola, red cranberry and rhubarb. Medium-bodied and silky textured, it gives concentrated fruit, savory and spice layers with firm, grainy tannins and juicy freshness, finishing long and layered.

REGION

United States, California, South Coast, Santa Barbara County, Santa Rita Hills

Santa Rita Hills AVA in northern Santa Barbara County was granted appellation status in 2001. Located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, it has a total area of 30,720 acres with 2,700 vineyard acres. The area is considered a cool climate for vineyards, so vineyards are most often planted with the cool-weather grapes Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The hills in the western part of this appellation are directly exposed to the Pacific Ocean, meaning that maritime winds and fog make the western edge of the Santa Rita Hills AVA particularly cool. The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard planted in 1971 was the first vineyard in the district and is still considered one of the best.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.