Samsara Las Hermanas Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA

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Very limited in production, the 2008 Pinot Noir Las Hermanas (only about 100 cases) displays sweet plum, boysenberry, and black cherry fruit with some incense, underbrush, and spice. The wine has a deep ruby/plum color, a broad, savory mouthfeel, supple tannins, and a velvety, opulent finish. Drink it over the next 6-7 years. This is the personal project of Ron Melville’s son, Chad. He has turned in some impressive efforts in previous vintages and the 2008s are, for the most part, as good as his brilliant 2007s. Chad Melville tends to use approximately 50% stems/whole clusters for all of his Pinot Noirs with the exception of the Las Hermanas, which is only 25% whole cluster. His alcohols are moderate to moderately high by Santa Rita Hills standards – 14.1% is the lowest (for the Melville) to 14.7% the highest (for the Turner Vineyard). They are all 100% Pinot Noir and mostly made from various clones, including the newer Dijon clones, 115 and 667, and some of the older California clones such as Pommard. His oak regime is different from that of his mentors, Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, since he prefers to use 20-25% new oak, except in the case of the single-barrel (new) wine, the “228.” Tel. (805) 331-2292

An exotic Pinot Noir, feral and exciting in its appeal. Wildly complex, with the scents of a summertime walk through a coastal California woodland. Forest floor, mushroom, wild cherries and raspberries, roasted shank bone, licorice, sandalwood—the flavors go on and on, balanced with crisp acidity. So dry; a joy to experience.——S.H.(12/31/2010)—— 96