J. Lohr Falcon's Perch Pinot Noir (75cl, 13.5%)

J. Lohr Falcon's Perch is a Pinot Noir from Monterey County, California, bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. Fruit comes from the Arroyo Seco and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations. The wine uses Dijon and Pommard clones, with roughly 15% whole cluster fermentation and the rest whole berry fermentation. Only 10% ages in second- and third-fill French oak barrels, while 90% is held in stainless steel tanks. The nose shows fresh raspberry, ripe strawberry, incense, cigar box, sagebrush and clove. The palate brings spicy strawberry, pomegranate, ripe cherry, mushroom, citrus acidity, green tea, milk chocolate and black pepper. The finish has delicate soft tannins with dried cherry and black tea.