Banjo Vino Capre Libre

Carpe Libre is Banjo Vino’s take on Pinot Noir, with the grape’s natural elegance warmed by the southern French sun. The name is a playful riff on “carpe diem”, and the wine lives up to it: easy-going, open-hearted and made to be enjoyed in the moment. It’s organic and made with minimal intervention, in keeping with the rest of the range. In the glass, Carpe Libre is supple and delicate rather than heavy or extracted. Notes of black fruit lead the way, and the sunshine of the south gives the fruit a touch more generosity than you’d find in a cooler-climate Pinot. The tannins are silky and refined, which keeps the wine smooth and approachable from the first sip. It’s the sort of red that suits both newcomers to natural-leaning wine and seasoned Pinot fans looking for something a little different. Light, graceful and full of charm, it shows how drinkable a thoughtful, organic red can be. Serve it with a very slight chill to bring out the freshness.