Kuban. Novorossiysk PGI, Krasnodar region, Russia, 13.5% vol., 525

Grape variety: Pinot Noir; Shiraz

This wine is pale ruby in colour. It has an appealing nose of fairly pronounced intensity, with aromas of black pepper, cherry, blackberry and cedar. It is initially fresh on the medium-bodied palate, but is ultimately missing harmony with dry tannins, culminating in a bitter finish of shortish length. Ready for drinking.

Country of purchase: Russia

Tasted on 21/09/2020