SCORE :
21
Price:
₹ 810/- (MH)
VALUE FOR Price:
★★
Cerana Pinot Noir Pyment is an unconventional creation that blends winemaking and mead traditions into a single expression. Crafted by Cerana Meads, a producer known for experimenting with honey-based fermentations, this bottle brings together grape must and honey to explore a different take on rosé-style beverages. It reflects a growing interest in hybrid drinks that challenge classic categories while showcasing artisanal production methods.
Alcohol Content:
12%
Type:
Mead
Varietal:
Pinot noir
Region:
Nashik, Maharashtra
Visual Review
The first look is genuinely appealing. A very transparent robe with a soft orange hue gives it a slightly intriguing edge. It’s clear, clean, and even shows a faint hint of fizz that suggests something lively might follow. Visually, it does a good job setting expectations.
Aroma Review
The nose quickly lowers them. Aromatics are extremely limited, with a dull note of ripe plum that feels flat and uninviting. There’s no lift, no freshness, no complexity. It simply exists without offering anything worth exploring.
Taste Review
On the palate, the structure is barely there. Acidity is very light, the body feels thin, and the alcohol stays completely in the background. The texture is light, almost watery, and while it is dry, it lacks the support to make that dryness interesting. Flavours are weak, with a lingering bitterness that feels misplaced and slightly unpleasant. The finish is short and forgettable.
Overall, the balance is off and the identity unclear. It sits awkwardly between styles, not refreshing enough for a rosé, not lively enough for a lightly sparkling mead, and lacking any depth. There is nothing here that reflects Pinot Noir’s finesse.
Availability:
Any liquor shop
Food Pairing :
- goat cheese salad, burrata, mozzarella salad, paneer tikka, paneer malai tikka, vegetable crudités, hummus platter
- grilled chicken, chicken tikka, tandoori chicken, grilled fish, fish tikka, prawn skewers, garlic butter prawns
- margherita pizza, vegetable pizza, white sauce pasta, pesto pasta, creamy mushroom pasta, baked vegetables
- vegetable pulao, jeera rice, lemon rice, khichdi, mild vegetable biryani
- potato chips, nachos, salted peanuts, masala papad, sev puri, bhel puri
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