Littorai

Mays Canyon Pinot Noir

9.2177 ratings
9.251 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Brian S

Holding very well, still has some legs but fruit is waning.

Holding very well, still has some legs but fruit is waning.

Dec 29th, 2025
Shay A
9.2

A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.

A Cali spin on burgundy. I’m assuming some whole cluster usage here as it’s a bit green/stemmy on the nose. Spicy in the sense of rhubarb and cracked peppercorn. Some smoked meats as well. On the palate, it’s very light...green pepper, underripe black-cherries, herbal, and dirt covered mulch. I’d consider popping these soon.

A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.

A Cali spin on burgundy. I’m assuming some whole cluster usage here as it’s a bit green/stemmy on the nose. Spicy in the sense of rhubarb and cracked peppercorn. Some smoked meats as well. On the palate, it’s very light...green pepper, underripe black-cherries, herbal, and dirt covered mulch. I’d consider popping these soon.

Dec 28th, 2019
Mike Saviage

From a restaurant list. Dark reddish ruby. High pitched nose with notes of black fruit, rhubarb, some steminess. Nice in the mouth. Young and vibrant. Needed air, needs time.

From a restaurant list. Dark reddish ruby. High pitched nose with notes of black fruit, rhubarb, some steminess. Nice in the mouth. Young and vibrant. Needed air, needs time.

May 8th, 2018
Jim Morris

Hospitality St. Anne's Crossing Winery

8.6

True Sonoma Coast Pinot. Balanced not overwhelming fruit delicate.

True Sonoma Coast Pinot. Balanced not overwhelming fruit delicate.

1 person found it helpfulJan 18th, 2015
Mike Saviage

Bright purple, vivid in color. Perfumed nose of candied berry fruit, Asian spice, rhubarb and plums. Great structure to match the fruit in the mouth. The guests loved this. Drink or hold.

Bright purple, vivid in color. Perfumed nose of candied berry fruit, Asian spice, rhubarb and plums. Great structure to match the fruit in the mouth. The guests loved this. Drink or hold.

Feb 19th, 2017
Mark Morgan

Acid & sharp tannins on the front. Maybe a couple more years to calm down?

Acid & sharp tannins on the front. Maybe a couple more years to calm down?

Jan 15th, 2017
Perry Riddle

#ipob

Apr 5th, 2015
Sarah O'Kelley

Red fruit, wild flowers, dark earth, some new french oak - a well balanced Cali pinot!

Red fruit, wild flowers, dark earth, some new french oak - a well balanced Cali pinot!

Feb 1st, 2015
Andrew Rastello

Beautifully round, great concentration. A hint of oak.

Beautifully round, great concentration. A hint of oak.

Nov 18th, 2014
Amy Lieberfarb

Russian River fruit allright.... great cherries, dark berry, spices and cola on the end. Wowsers this is good wine by Littorai. Seek it out if you can find it.

Russian River fruit allright.... great cherries, dark berry, spices and cola on the end. Wowsers this is good wine by Littorai. Seek it out if you can find it.

Nov 11th, 2014