2022 | Melville Estate Sandy's Pinot Noir | Sta Rita Hills Barrel Fermented combining notes of vanilla

combining notes of vanilla

A plush texture of ripe figs with mascerated cherries and sandalwood mixed with lavender and nag champa dominate the palate

cocoa and gravel aromas

All come from the granitic soils of Château Thébaud

Generously spicy and floral

2022 | Melville Estate Sandy's Pinot Noir | Sta Rita Hills Barrel Fermented combining notes of vanillaFrom a northern section of Melville East planted on sand and fermented with 50% whole clusters, the 2022 Pinot Noir Sandy's Block is the most approachable Pinot Noir of the roster. The nose is red fruited and multifaceted, merging incense, spice and dried flower notes with lifted herbal energy. The palate is lacy and focused, braced with a gently succulent acidity. 93 Pts Robert Parker