Wines Pouring

• 2022 Melville Estate Pinot Noir - Sandy's Block

  Sta. Rita Hills, Melville Estate Vineyard

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  Named after Chad’s beloved Aunt Sandy, this block is situated on the east side of our estate, to the north of the winery, and is planted on low-nutrient, well-drained sandy soil…which, although might be surprising, is an ideal environment for this wine. As not much thrives in pure sand (think desert cactus), growing vines in sandy soil requires consistent care and attention from our farming team. The balance we create, along with pinot noir’s tendency to reflect the characteristics of the soil, leads Sandy’s fruit to develop a lifted, delicate, and pretty wine with intense notes of a red fruit bouquet. Sandy’s Block includes selections from Calera (clone 90) and clones 828, 459 and 114, which when grown in sand (in addition to perfumed aromatics) deliver an ethereal and harmonic palate impression. With 50% whole cluster, the fruit is fermented with skin and stem contact for about 30 days, followed by eight gentle hours in our basket press, before going into neutral French oak.  

  Suggested Retail Price: $74
• 2022 Melville Estate Pinot Noir - Anna's Block

  Sta. Rita Hills, Melville Estate Vineyard

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  Over on the west side lies Anna’s Block, planted in 2001 on a gentle southern slope in the northwest portion of the vineyard. This area is one of our most even-ripening blocks as the rows are planted in a north-south orientation, receiving a consistent exposure to the cold-climate sun. The soil is a well-drained and low nutrient sandy loam, causing the vines to work incredibly hard to survive. This stress, combined with our targeted care and attention, leads Anna’s to produce small clusters and small berries, which equate to concentrated fruit that is exquisitely perfumed and inviting. Planted to two Dijon clones working well in tandem, Clone 667 is known for producing high-quality wines in Burgundy and brings intense color, structure, depth and ageability, while the earlier ripening Clone 114 offers richness and stuffing. 67% whole cluster.

  Suggested Retail Price: $74
• 2014 Melville Estate Pinot Noir - Sandy's Block

  Sta. Rita Hills, Melville Estate Vineyard

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  Suggested Retail Price: $Library