Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir (75cl, 14.2%)

Talbott Kali Hart Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from Monterey County's Santa Lucia Highlands, produced by Robert Talbott Vineyards. Fruit comes from Sleepy Hollow Vineyard and Olson Ranch, where limestone-laced soils produce concentrated fruit. Maritime influence and cold fog extend hang time, allowing intense flavour while retaining bright natural acidity. The wine sees a touch of French oak during ageing. The nose opens with strawberry cream and crushed cranberry, then black cherry, singed sage, crushed rock, cinnamon and baking spice. The palate is generous with baked cherry and raspberry compote, with a rich mid-palate recalling pecan pie and black tea, kept taut by zippy acidity. Soft, silky tannins provide structure. The finish is long and luscious, with red currant, smoke, gentle spice and fine-grained tannin.