2013 Samsara Pinot Noir Melville Vineyard Santa Rita Hills

The 2012 Pinot Noir Melville shows the vineyard nicely with its peppery herbs, damp earth, rose petal and minty cherry fruit. Incorporating 50% stems and seeing 20 months in 50% new French oak, it?s a medium-bodied, nicely textured and pure 2012 that has integrated acidity, solid structure and a terrific finish. Drink it through 2022. Review Date: August 2014