L’Umami Pinot Noir 2023 750 ml
Availability: 23 in stock
$21.99
The 2023 L’Umami Pinot Noir opens with an expressive yet finely tuned bouquet of wild strawberry, crushed raspberry, and Bing cherry, layered with subtle notes of rose petal, forest floor, and a hint of white pepper. There’s an appealing savory edge—suggestive of dried herbs and earthy undertones—that adds complexity without overshadowing the purity of the fruit.
On the palate, the wine is vibrant and medium-bodied, driven by bright red fruit framed by lively acidity and a mineral-tinged backbone. Flavors of pomegranate, red currant, and tart cherry unfold alongside nuanced accents of tea leaf, mushroom, and a faint whisper of spice, reinforcing the wine’s “umami” character. The restrained extraction gives it a sleek, almost weightless texture, while still offering enough mid-palate depth to remain engaging.
The finish is clean, lifted, and persistent, tapering into notes of cranberry skin, crushed stone, and delicate savory herbs. It leaves an impression of freshness and balance, favoring elegance and drinkability over sheer power—a thoughtful, terroir-driven Pinot Noir that rewards both casual enjoyment and closer contemplation.
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In the cellar, L’Umami adheres to a philosophy of measured restraint and precision, allowing the character of the fruit and vineyard to take center stage. Fermentations are conducted with ambient yeasts whenever possible, encouraging a more nuanced and site-reflective aromatic profile rather than a standardized house imprint.
Extraction is handled with a light touch—favoring gentle maceration and controlled fermentation temperatures—to preserve freshness, lift, and textural finesse. The goal is not power, but clarity: wines that unfold gradually with layered detail rather than immediate density.
Aging protocols lean toward inert or neutral vessels, with limited reliance on new oak. This approach minimizes external flavor influence and maintains the integrity of the fruit, resulting in wines that emphasize vibrancy, savory undertones, and structural balance. Sulfur additions are used judiciously, applied only where necessary to ensure stability without compromising expression.
Overall, the winemaking at L’Umami is best described as intentional but unobtrusive—a disciplined framework designed to translate vineyard character into wines of purity, energy, and quiet complexity.
