2009 Melville Pinot Noir Clone 115 Indigene Estate

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Score 92/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2011

The 2009 Pinot Noir Clone 115 Indigene is the only Melville Pinot made from 100% destemmed fruit, and naturally it is quite different from the rest of the wines in the lineup. The Indigene impresses for its explosive fruit, full-bodied personality and opulent finish. It is a striking wine in every way.

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93
93/100

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92
92/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

93
93/100

Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate

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93 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 93/100 · Drink 2012-2017, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Aug 2011

The 2009 Pinot Noir Clone 115 Indigene is the only Melville Pinot made from 100% destemmed fruit, and naturally it is quite different from the rest of the wines in the lineup. The Indigene impresses for its explosive fruit, full-bodied personality and opulent finish. It is a striking wine in every way. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Melville is one of the better known properties in Santa Barbara. The estate makes a wide range of wines under the direction of oenologist Greg Brewer, and also sells fruit to a number of other producers. The 2009 Pinot Noirs in particular are standouts. Brewer vinified the Pinots with one-third whole clusters. The 2010 Chardonnays had only recently been bottled and needed quite a bit of air to blow off some of their reductive qualities. Tel. (805) 735-7030; www.melvillewinery.com

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