Melville Winery Estate Pinot Noir Terraces

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Melville Winery Estate Pinot Noir Terraces

Name: Melville Winery Estate Pinot Noir Terraces
Brand: Melville
Price: 78.99 USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

United States, Central Coast California

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Estate Pinot Noir Terraces is a premium wine produced by Melville Winery, a renowned producer located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of California. The wine is made from grapes grown in the estate's terraced vineyards, which are known for their unique soil composition and cool climate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, partial whole-cluster fermentation, and aging in neutral French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of New World Pinot Noir, with a delicate balance of fruit, acidity, and tannins. It is a perfect choice for those who appreciate elegant and refined wines with a sense of place.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Melville Winery Estate Pinot Noir Terraces displays a vibrant ruby hue with complex aromas of red cherries, raspberries, and cranberries, complemented by earthy undertones and hints of clove and allspice.On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of bright acidity and silky tannins, leading to a long, elegant finish with notes of forest floor and subtle minerality. Enjoy with a variety of dishes, including roast duck, mushroom risotto, and grilled salmon. This wine can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10-15 years to further develop its nuanced flavors, rewarding patience with even greater complexity and depth.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2061

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Medium

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Velvety

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Melville

Region: Central Coast California

The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States. The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.

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