A straightforward wine with dried flower, fresh strawberry and cherry character. Medium-bodied with a delicate finish. A light pinot for current drinking. Drink now. Screw cap.

There's a slightly funky, natty vibe to this drink-now Pinot from biodynamic champion Clos Henri. A few good swirls in the glass allow room for the ripe strawberry, red currant and floral notes to shine amid the more vegetal, earthy ones like asparagus fronds and truffle. The palate is supple and fruity with al dente freshness and ripe- even juicy- tannins.

The 2022 Pinot Noir is quite reductive upon opening and really requires much vigorous swirling to coax it from its shell. On the palate, lacy cherry notes mingle with garden rose and red apple skins, while the tannins are chalky, fine and a little chewy. This is a lovely wine, but if your bottle is like mine, it will require either a decant or some patience. The juice is worth the squeeze, though. Recommended. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.