A dead-ringer for a 1990 or 1999 DRC La Tache, the 2002 Pinot Noir Melville Vineyard exhibits a deep ruby/purple color as well as classic blue and blackberry fruit notes intermixed with forest floor and violets. It is a brilliant expression of a full-bodied, heady, ripe Pinot Noir possessing great richness and length. Consume it over the next 7-10 years. One can’t say enough about this young team that is doing such spectacular work in Santa Rita Hills’ cool climate vineyards.Tel. (805) 452-5609