Josh Cellars Pinot Noir (75cl, 13.5%)

A California Pinot Noir bottled at 13.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, sourced from premium vineyard sites across the state. Josh Cellars was founded in 2007 by Joseph Carr, who named the label after his father. Rather than relying on a single estate vineyard, the winery sources Pinot Noir fruit from various premium growing sites throughout California, blending for balance and consistency across vintages. The wine emphasises ripe fruit character with moderate oak influence. The nose leads with bright cherry and raspberry, followed by lightly toasted oak and subtle earthiness. The palate has lush dark cherry and ripe strawberry, vanilla bean and warm baking spice, with well-integrated soft tannins. The finish is medium in length with cherry and a whisper of toasty oak.