Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Estate Pinot Noir M Block 2023 CS20230828 worked biodynamically

worked biodynamically

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the hills along the Layon river in the Loire

Part of a landmark week for Chenin Blanc: This seminar is happening in the lead-up to Hella Chenin Wine Fest (May 16th at Hammerling Wines in Berkeley)

Les Filles

Melville Sta. Rita Hills Estate Estate Pinot Noir M Block 2023 CS20230828 worked biodynamicallyThis is Melville zooming in. Block M sits up above the Terraces on the top of the westside hill, directly in the path of the cold Pacific wind and intense sun, about as extreme a spot as the estate farms. That exposure makes for small berries and concentrated fruit, and the single block Pinot Noir that results is more intense and structured than the regular Estate bottling. Expect darker fruit, more savory depth and a firmer frame, all built on the