French and American Pinot clones supply the raw material for this partially whole bunchfermented red, aged in 15% new oak. Textured, aromatic and summer pudding sweet, with fine tannins and some grip. 2019-24. Alcohol: 13.5%

The bright varietal 2019 Ritual Pinot Noir shows expressive and clean notes of red berries and wild herbs, with good ripeness but without excess. It has good balance and freshness and is medium-bodied and with fine tannins. It was carefully matured to avoid excess oak, using different sizes of barrels for 11 to 12 months.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Ritual from Casablanca was aged for 11 months in 20% new barrels. Ruby red in color. The nose features strawberry and cherry and hints of herb and sandalwood. Terse and voluminous but light on its feet; the delicate freshness frames the palate before the fruity aftertaste.

Cherry, thyme and a hint of smoke show on the nose. The palate offers red fruit and toasted oak flavors, mineral texture and a lingering slightly warm finish.