Tasting Profile
Tasting Note. By No Means describes blackberry, blueberry and tart cranberry intertwined with earthy porcini mushroom, forest floor and a touch of vanilla. Aged Cabernet vinegar and fig molasses balance the profile.[1]
Structure. By No Means characterises the drink as dry, medium-bodied, textural and savoury.[1]
- Sweetness: dry
- Body: medium-bodied, textural
- Tannin: gentle botanical tannins, with hibiscus and white peony adding tannin structure
- Length: lingering dark-fruit grip
Pairings
By No Means suggests pairing Pinot Noir with wood-fired and barbecue cooking, roasted winter vegetables, duck, gamey meats, mushroom ragù, and cheese.[1]
Composition & Vinification
By No Means lists the ingredients as water, blackberries, blueberries, sugar, cranberries, fig molasses, vegetable glycerin, hibiscus tisane, Cabernet vinegar, porcini mushrooms, white tea, malic acid, rose petals, vanilla beans, salt, and grape extract.[1]
Porcini Mushrooms -- Earthiness. Porcini mushroom emulates the earthiness of cool-climate pinot noir.[2]
Vanilla Beans -- Oak Reference. Vanilla nods to oak barrel ageing. This is a flavour analogy; the drink is not stated to be barrel-aged.[1]
Cabernet Vinegar and Fig Molasses -- Weight and Complexity. Cabernet vinegar and fig molasses give the drink weight and complexity.[2]
Cranberries -- Binding Element. Cranberries tie the flavours together.[2]
Provenance & Sourcing
Specifications. Pinot Noir is a still, non-carbonated red-style botanical drink at 0.0% ABV. The product page lists the following nutrition per 150mL serving, with 5 servings per bottle:[1]
- Energy: 143 kJ
- Protein: 0.2g
- Total fat: 0.3g (saturated 0.0g)
- Carbohydrate: 6.5g (sugars 5.5g)
- Sodium: 29mg
Production. Pinot Noir is made in Australia. By No Means began as small-batch infusions made in pots on the stove of a restaurant kitchen. Its drinks are now produced within Victoria's community of craft drink makers.[1]
Production Philosophy
Pinot Noir is a red-style drink in By No Means' range of 0.0% botanical drinks inspired by classic wine styles. The range also includes 'Rosé' and 'Pinot Gris'. By No Means states that it does not dealcoholise. Its drinks are built from scratch rather than having alcohol removed industrially.