Mark West Pinot Noir (75cl, 13.5%)

Mark West Pinot Noir is a California cool-climate Pinot Noir with 2% Chardonnay. Fruit comes from cool-climate regions, with early-morning harvest, gentle crushing and destemming, fermentation in small stainless steel tanks, and contact with American oak staves. Alcohol is held below 14%. The nose shows dark cherry, raspberry, dried strawberry, cinnamon, toasted oak and potpourri. The palate is smooth and fruit-forward, with ripe black cherry, plum, red currant, strawberry jam and a touch of cola, supported by soft tannins. The finish is moderate, dry and gently spicy, with lingering berry notes.