2019 MELVILLE "ESTATE" SANTA RITA HILLS PINOT NOIR

2019 MELVILLE "ESTATE" SANTA RITA HILLS PINOT NOIR, CALIFORNIA. 100% Pinot Noir. (Organic)

Partial whole-cluster fermentation gives added complexity and structure to this exceptional Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir. Aged in neutral French oak, this offers an intoxicating mix of wild cherry and orange peel accented by black tea and exotic spices. Plush and juicy, with a silky mouthfeel and lingering finish, this begs for a second sip. Try it with: Elegant and versatile, this complements many foods, from veggie chile to salmon to beef bourguignon!

About: Melville has established itself as a benchmark producer of Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but, interestingly, Melville Vineyards was first founded by Ron Melville in 1989 in Sonoma County. Desiring to grow great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, however, Ron moved to the cool-climate Sta. Rita Hills in 1996 (before it was a designated appellation) where he established Melville Winery and Estate with his sons, Brent and Chad. The Melvilles recognized the unique climate and terroir characteristics that distinguished their area from the rest of Santa Barbara County, and were central to the creation of the official Sta. Rita Hills AVA in 2001. Though Melville is recognized as a source for world class wines, they have been committed to terroir-driven wine growing since the beginning, farming organically with respect to the land and minimal intervention winemaking with no new oak. In addition to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Melville also produces Rhone varietals such as Syrah and Viognier from their 120 acres of vineyards in the heart of the Sta. Rita Hills.