Acrobat Pinot Noir (75cl, 13.5%)

An Oregon Pinot Noir at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, blending fruit from Willamette Valley, Umpqua Valley and Rogue Valley AVAs. The fruit is harvested early, fermented in stainless steel with gentle punch-downs and pump-overs, and aged nine months in French oak barrels with 20% new wood. Originally launched by King Estate Winery, now under Foley Estates, and made by winemaker Tim Jones. The multi-AVA sourcing captures the breadth of Oregon terroir rather than a single vineyard's character. Bing cherry and fresh raspberry lead the nose, with ripe plum, damp earth, cinnamon, mocha and lemon peel. The palate is juicy with blackberry and red currant, fine-grained tannins, crisp acidity, floral spice, black tea and chocolate. The finish is persistent, with raspberry, cherry and toasted oak.