2022 Melville Sandy's Block Pinot Noir [JD95][V95][W&S94]
$6799
SKU
14A66586
Producer: Melville Winery
Region: Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Year: 2022
Jeb Dunnuck, 95 Points
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Sandy's comes from a single block in the Melville Vineyard and was 50% destemmed and raised in neutral oak. It has a translucent, darker ruby hue as well as a sensational nose of mulled red and black berry fruits, peppery herbs, loamy soil, and spice. Very Burgundian, medium-bodied, concentrated, and flawlessly balanced, it has fine tannins and a great finish. It's a brilliant wine from Chad Melville that will evolve for 10-12 years with ease."
Vinous, 95 Points
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Estate Sandy's Block is a gorgeous Melville Pinot. Dark, layered and mysterious, the 2022 offers up an exotic mix of black cherry, gravel, sage, menthol and tobacco. Firm tannins add to an impression of somber gravitas. The 50% stems are evident but balanced. This, too, needs time."
Wine & Spirits, 94 Points
"Named for Chad Melville’s aunt, Sandy’s Block is set on nearly pure sand on the property’s northeast reaches, and like much Sta. Rita fruit grown on sand, this is pure, lucid and forthright. It leads with a heady perfume, scents of gingerbread, clove and ground cinnamon. It’s big at first but settles beautifully after a day, open in attack and midpalate, squared off nicely by the tannins, giving a kind of chewy intensity that hints at the wine’s ageability."
Alcohol: 13.6%
*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ from pictured.
More From Full Collection
Santa Rosa Store
3331-A Industrial Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Business Hours:
10:00am – 6:00pm (Mon–Sun)
Top-notch support
Any question? Our team is just one click away!
Secure payments
Your payment information is processed securely
Email contact
Monday to Friday
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Store Pick-Up
Monday to Sunday
10:00AM - 6:00PM
Check availability at your state
Shipping to Your Doorstep
In Store Pickup
