Lot 565
2023 Sonoma Carneros Pinot Meunier

$60/bottle under the original label

Lot 565 is an estate-grown 100% Pinot Meunier from an iconic producer that has been devoted to crafting still single-varietal Pinot Meunier for decades alongside a star lineup of sparkling wines. From prime vineyards in Carneros, they produce a supremely balanced, elegantly structured beauty that’s as varietally correct an expression as you’ll find anywhere across the globe.

The nose announces itself with a vibrant bouquet of cherry, strawberry, and forest floor, with hints of blood orange and rose around the rim. On the palate, mushroom meets additional cherries and dried herbs, with a delicious thread of lingering spice. Framed by bright acidity and small, soft tannins, the wine moves gracefully into a long, barrel-influenced finish with hints of vanilla blossoms, tarmac, and spiced strawberries.