MURI x The Four Horsemen

Declared ingredients. MURI x The Four Horsemen contains sour cherry juice, water, red currant juice, tomato water, beetroot, sugar, green peppercorn, bay leaf, salt, and yeast. MURI describes it as a silky, still red made from Stevnsbær sour cherry wine, ice-clarified tomato water, lacto-fermented beetroot, bay leaf, and green peppercorn water kefir.^[1],[2]

Stevnsbær Sour Cherry & Red Currant Base Wine -- Fruit Foundation. The base "wine" is made from Stevnsbær sour cherries and red currants fermented with Pichia kluyveri yeast, according to De Maison Selections, yielding very low alcohol and pronounced, complex aromas. The Danish sour cherries are fermented into a wine that forms the fruit foundation of the blend, contributing ripe red fruit and tart dark fruit character.^[2],[3],[4]

The blend is built from separately produced fermentations. According to De Maison Selections, a base wine of Stevnsbær sour cherries and red currants is fermented with Pichia kluyveri yeast to yield very low alcohol and pronounced, complex aromas. To this base are added short fermentations: a bay leaf water kefir, ice-clarified tomato juice, and lacto-fermented beetroot. The entire cuvée is then infused with green peppercorns that have been blanched seven times to remove bitterness. Ice clarification and fermented beetroot are identified by MURI as key techniques.^{[3],[4],[5],[6]}

Palate. MURI describes the blend as silky and rich, with ripe red fruit to the fore, balanced acidity, and a luxurious texture. There is intricate savouriness from salty beetroot and a lightly spicy finish. De Maison Selections describes complex and subtle notes of fresh-cut herbs and forest fruits with a tart and juicy earthiness, framed by fresh acidity and a gently tannic finish. MURI characterizes it as a complex, food-friendly, naturally dry red with fresh-cut herb aromatics, tart dark fruit, earthy beet notes, and a touch of savoury spice. Paterson has described the drink as rounded, versatile, and classy, shaped by Justin Chearno's palate, and "almost an addictive sip." In the March 2025 podcast it was described as Cabernet Franc-style — slightly peppery with a silky texture and mouthfeel.^{[1],[2],[3],[4],[7],[8]}

Structure. Structural points drawn from the tasting descriptions:^[2]

• Sweetness: naturally dry
• Acidity: balanced / fresh
• Body: luxurious, silky texture
• Tannin: gentle tannic structure
• Complexity: complex, layered with herb, fruit, earth and savoury spice
• Length: lightly spicy finish, gently tannic finish

The blend was initially conceived to pair with dishes from The Four Horsemen's menu and to serve non-drinking guests at the wine bar. MURI recommends it with duck, root vegetables, or Toulouse sausage with mashed potatoes and prunes.^[1]

Ingredients Policy. According to De Maison Selections, the blend contains no added sulfites (total SO2 under 10 mg/L), no artificial additives, flavors, or preservatives, and is vegan and gluten-free.^[3]