Cline Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (75cl, 14.5%)

A 100% Pinot Noir from Cline Cellars, a family-owned winery in the Carneros region of Sonoma County. Although it carries the Sonoma Coast appellation, the grapes are sourced predominantly from Potter Valley in Mendocino County, where extreme diurnal temperature swings promote slow, even ripening and preserve natural acidity. The grapes are hand-harvested and fully destemmed, fermented naturally with temperatures capped at 90°F, with about 14 days of skin contact. The nose shows bright red cherry and ripe strawberry, warm baking spice, toasted oak and vanilla, with a delicate lilac lift. The palate is lush with red and black cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate, mocha and cedar, full-bodied with modest tannins and balanced acidity. The finish carries good length with lingering raspberry and sweet vanilla oak, plus subtle earthiness and spearmint freshness.