Melville - Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2007 (750ml) Hérault

Melville - Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2007 (750ml) HéraultEven better is the explosive 2007 Pinot Noir Estate, which possesses abundant amounts of boysenberry, black raspberry, forest floor, roasted herb, and subtle smoke characteristics. Rich, textured, pure, and profound, this deep Pinot has the acidity and tannin necessary to age easily for 5 8 years. (RP)

Estate owned by: The Zenato Family

This combination gives way to incredible complexity with a lengthy finish

A blend of 45% Cannonau

The Petit Chablis goes through a process called malolactic fermentation

steaks and barbecued meats

meaning they're purple/red berries—the variety has the ability to switch from green to red at veraison

Alongside the freshness of fruit

Rust and dark berries with chocolate

A very quaffable style with soft tannins and packed with juicy vibrant cherry fruit characters

Vines in the Royal Slope

The lifted fruit seems to last indefinitely on the palate

dark plum and blackberry fruit