Melville Pino Noir Estate 2005
Region: Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County
Winery: Melville
Variety: Pinot Noir

A richer and slightly darker color than the Verna’s pinot noir, this wine exhibits more red and
black fruits such as currants, cassis and plum. Spice aromatics stretch the gamut from clove
and incense to sandalwood and orange-spice tea. Earthy elements of pomegranate, red beets,
brine and minerals also shine through. The mouthfeel is plush and velvety with excellent
presence while countered by a structural backbone of acidity giving the wine completeness and
resolve.

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