Melville 2023 Block M Pinot Noir

Winery Notes:

One of the darker, more sultry pinots from our Small Lot Collection, Block M is an intriguing wine with a slightly “unfriendly” attitude (think dark red fruits, dark soil aromas, nori and soy). Once you get to know it, however, the experience becomes highly rewarding. The magic is found in the density of fruit concentration...Block M’s tiny berries have thicker skins with more grip, tannins, and phenolics than any other pinot in our repertoire. This wine is full of dark cherry, plum, cedar box and blood orange, with fresh acidity and a depth of concentration on the mouth. It is best paired with a grilled prime ribeye, freshly-cracked white pepper, a drizzle of the best extra virgin olive oil, and some fleur de sel finishing salt.