Meiomi Pinot Noir (37.5cl, 13.7%)

Meiomi Pinot Noir is a half-bottle of tri-coastal California Pinot Noir bottled at 13.7% ABV. It earned 92 points from The Tasting Panel and draws fruit from the Sonoma Coast, Monterey County and Santa Barbara County. Meiomi Winery, based in Sonoma County, uses a tri-appellation strategy: Sonoma Coast provides bright acidity, Monterey adds structure and Santa Barbara lends ripe fruit depth. The wine is aged for six months in French oak barrels. The nose shows ripe strawberry, bright cherry, spicy oak, vanilla and subtle earthiness. The palate is juicy with dark berry, expressive strawberry, red currant, baking spice, toasty mocha and light smoke, with supple tannins. The finish is smooth and lingering, with subtle oak spice, a whisper of leather and clean berry fruit.