Stewart Pinot Noir (75cl, 14.5%)

Stewart Pinot Noir is a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from Stewart Cellars in Yountville, California, bottled at 14.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle. It is fermented with indigenous yeasts and released without fining or filtration; the fruit comes from the cooler Sonoma Coast, where maritime fog and wind stress produce concentrated flavour and balanced acidity. The wine rests for 10 months in 40% new French oak barrels. The nose shows blackberry, violet, smoky tobacco, dried mushroom, cherry and caramelised savoury notes. The palate is plush with raspberry, pomegranate, blackcurrant, dried mushroom, clove, lightly toasted French oak and mandarin peel. The finish is lingering with fine-grained tannins, mushroom and subtle spice.