Arista, UV Lucky Well Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sonoma County

Generous Pinot flavours here, from a vineyard located about as far west as you can go in Russian River, heading over to Sonoma Coast. This is packed with beautifully savoury redcurrant fruit that's just crunchy enough to be full of juice and hugely aromatic. It opens up to reveal subtle smoky notes. Around 25% whole-bunch fermentation helps keep the acidity lifting right through the palate, gorgeous balanced with minerality. Plush fruit flavours lead to a drawn out finish. It's bottled unfiltered, but it stays in stainless steel tanks for six months following fermentation to ensure a natural settling.