This is Melville zooming in. Block M sits up above the Terraces on the top of the westside hill, directly in the path of the cold Pacific wind and intense sun, about as extreme a spot as the estate farms. That exposure makes for small berries and concentrated fruit, and the single-block Pinot Noir that results is more intense and structured than the regular Estate bottling. Expect darker fruit, more savory depth and a firmer frame, all built on the organic, cool-climate Sta. Rita Hills foundation Melville is known for. A serious single-vineyard Pinot for anyone who likes to taste a specific patch of dirt.