I kind of had to try this first, given the description. This beer was very strange. The pinot noir comes right out to start, vinous and dark. The transition to yeast and berry is sudden and not very natural -- I got a lot of puzzled faces after sharing this glass. I remember thinking this felt more black saison than stout, flavor-profile wise. As it warmed the flavors did become more integrated, and I liked it better.

Dried fruits and malty finish.