March 11, 2010
Clos Pepe: A Grape named Pinot, a Vigneron, a Facilitator, a Dead Head, a Dog named Bud, and a Horse named Charlemagne Whole Cluster Fermentation: A Wild Card Kalin Cellars: Courting Unami Carr Vineyards & Winery: Urban Winery with a Wine Country Soul Benziger Pinot Noir Program Now Shines On the Pinot Trail: Recent Winery Visits Newsworthy Headlines & Trends About Pinot Noir in 2009 Small Sips of Pinot VinAssure™ Wine Preservation System Wes Hagen Discusses Sta. Rita Hills Geology & Clos Pepe Vineyard
Conversation with Stephen Pepe of Clos Pepe Vineyard & Estate Wines
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Melville Vineyards & Winery
| Owner(s) | Ron Melville |
| Web site | www.melvillewinery.com |
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Articles About Melville Vineyards & Winery
Reviewed Wines
2007 Melville Estate Verna’s Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $23 (sold out). Clones 2A, 667, 777 and
828. Yields were 1.9 tons per acre. 67% of fruit was de-stemmed and 33% fermented as whole clusters. Total
skin and stem contact averaged 30 days. Aged in 18% new French oak.
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The nose is similar to the regular
Estate bottling with bit more raspberry and strawberry fruit and more persistent barnyard. Demure sweet dark
red fruits with hints of tea and minty leaves. Mild dry tannins and brisk acidity on the finish. A simple wine that
you don’t need to contemplate to enjoy.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
ARTICLE »
2007 Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
15.3% alc., $32. 14 Pinot Noir clones.
Yields were 1.7 tons per acre. 67% of fruit was de-stemmed and 33% fermented as whole
clusters. Total skin and stem contact averaged 30 days. Aged in 16% new French oak.
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This
wine needs some time to open up in the glass. On the nose there are primarily dark red fruits
with hints of oak spice and minerals. Tasty red berry fruit accented by tea and pepper drops
off on the finish. Medium weighted with mild dry tannins and a good spark of acidity. Holds its
alcohol well. The flavors trump the aromas at this stage.
Reviewed May 7, 2009
ARTICLE »
2005 Melville Carrie’s Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
This is also off the
charts. There is a striking complexity to both in aromatics and flavors. The Terraces
may be more red fruit inspired and the Carrie’s more dark fruit driven, but
both are refined and stylish. Alcohols are hefty. Classy wax seals also.
Reviewed March 5, 2007
ARTICLE »
2005 Melville Terraces Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
This is off the
charts. There is a striking complexity to both in aromatics and flavors. The Terraces
may be more red fruit inspired and the Carrie’s more dark fruit driven, but
both are refined and stylish. Alcohols are hefty. Classy wax seals also.
Reviewed March 5, 2007
ARTICLE »
2007 Melville Estate Verna’s Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
14.5% alc., $23 (sold out). Clones 2A, 667, 777 and 828. Yields were 1.9 tons per acre. 67% of fruit was de-stemmed and 33% fermented as whole clusters. Total skin and stem contact averaged 30 days. Aged in 18% new French oak. · The nose is similar to the regular Estate bottling with bit more raspberry and strawberry fruit and more persistent barnyard. Demure sweet dark red fruits with hints of tea and minty leaves. Mild dry tannins and brisk acidity on the finish. A simple wine that you don’t need to contemplate to enjoy. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »
2007 Melville Estate Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
15.3% alc., $32. 14 Pinot Noir clones. Yields were 1.7 tons per acre. 67% of fruit was de-stemmed and 33% fermented as whole clusters. Total skin and stem contact averaged 30 days. Aged in 16% new French oak. · This wine needs some time to open up in the glass. On the nose there are primarily dark red fruits with hints of oak spice and minerals. Tasty red berry fruit accented by tea and pepper drops off on the finish. Medium weighted with mild dry tannins and a good spark of acidity. Holds its alcohol well. The flavors trump the aromas at this stage. Reviewed May 7, 2009 ARTICLE »
2005 Melville Carrie’s Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
This is also off the charts. There is a striking complexity to both in aromatics and flavors. The Terraces may be more red fruit inspired and the Carrie’s more dark fruit driven, but both are refined and stylish. Alcohols are hefty. Classy wax seals also. Reviewed March 5, 2007 ARTICLE »
2005 Melville Terraces Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
This is off the charts. There is a striking complexity to both in aromatics and flavors. The Terraces may be more red fruit inspired and the Carrie’s more dark fruit driven, but both are refined and stylish. Alcohols are hefty. Classy wax seals also. Reviewed March 5, 2007 ARTICLE »
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