On the west side of the Melville property, the three undulating slopes of Terraces are planted on clay-rich loam and calcareous shale soils totaling 4.9 acres. The combined sections wrap 120 degrees around Block M on the mesa above and face west, lying completely exposed to the elements, enduring severe wind pressure, several different sun exposures and challenging drainage issues. Planted to five different clones of Pinot Noir: Swan, Mount Eden, 115, 667 and 777, resulting in a unique combination of older California field selections and newer Dijonnaise clonal material. 50% of the fruit was gently de-stemmed with 50% remaining as whole clusters.
Polished garnet in color, notes of cinnamon bark, Cara Cara orange peel, and forest dew breathe life into the glass. On the back palate, the mouthfeel is plush and elegant, with a smooth texture and dusty tannins that compliment hints of ripe strawberries and dried sage that leads into a fresh and lengthy finish.
ANTONIO GALLONI 95 POINTS - "The 2020 Pinot Noir Terraces is terrific. Dense and vibrant, the Terraces captures the intensity of the year and yet retains notable energy, probably a combination of water-retentive, clay-rich soils and a mix of five clones (Swan, Mt. Eden, 115, 667 and 777) that lends layers and complexity. Red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange and exotic floral notes build into the persistent finish."
Polished garnet in color, notes of cinnamon bark, Cara Cara orange peel, and forest dew breathe life into the glass. On the back palate, the mouthfeel is plush and elegant, with a smooth texture and dusty tannins that compliment hints of ripe strawberries and dried sage that leads into a fresh and lengthy finish.
ANTONIO GALLONI 95 POINTS - "The 2020 Pinot Noir Terraces is terrific. Dense and vibrant, the Terraces captures the intensity of the year and yet retains notable energy, probably a combination of water-retentive, clay-rich soils and a mix of five clones (Swan, Mt. Eden, 115, 667 and 777) that lends layers and complexity. Red cherry, pomegranate, blood orange and exotic floral notes build into the persistent finish."
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