Littorai

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.2405 ratings
9.2113 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Matt Perlman

Not sure if time in bottle has done this any favors but definitely dig the light and elegant style, delicate strawberry with a touch of earth and herbs

Not sure if time in bottle has done this any favors but definitely dig the light and elegant style, delicate strawberry with a touch of earth and herbs

Nov 5th, 2021
Eric Urbani

A tasting of nine 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinots. The Littorai came in middle of the pack, maybe due to how subtle it was compared to the others.

A tasting of nine 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinots. The Littorai came in middle of the pack, maybe due to how subtle it was compared to the others.

Jul 20th, 2021
Brian S

Red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, violets, cedar, rhubarb.

Red cherry, cranberry, raspberry, violets, cedar, rhubarb.

May 28th, 2021
Al Shikoh

light ruby, amber rim; red cherry, strawberry, plum, pine cones; tart red fruits, spicy finish; light bodied, high acidity, fine grained tannin provides nice backbone , 12.6% ABV; one of two appellation Pinot’s Ted Lemon makes, 50% of the blend comes from the Twin Hills vineyard just south of Sebastopol, 17% comes from declassified vineyard designated from Hirsch, Mays Canyon, The Pivot, The Haven and Thieriot vineyards, and remaining 33% is press wine from these same vineyards; $60

light ruby, amber rim; red cherry, strawberry, plum, pine cones; tart red fruits, spicy finish; light bodied, high acidity, fine grained tannin provides nice backbone , 12.6% ABV; one of two appellation Pinot’s Ted Lemon makes, 50% of the blend comes from the Twin Hills vineyard just south of Sebastopol, 17% comes from declassified vineyard designated from Hirsch, Mays Canyon, The Pivot, The Haven and Thieriot vineyards, and remaining 33% is press wine from these same vineyards; $60

Mar 23rd, 2021
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.5

Oh my glorious crystalline beauty, replete with raspberry and pomegranate zip touched by herbs and cedar. Long, fine, and sultry, this is only just beginning its journey to greatness. @littoraiwine, I kneel in supplication.

Oh my glorious crystalline beauty, replete with raspberry and pomegranate zip touched by herbs and cedar. Long, fine, and sultry, this is only just beginning its journey to greatness. @littoraiwine, I kneel in supplication.

Jul 14th, 2020
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

Always a treat - even the regional bottlings show grace, elegance and complexity!

Always a treat - even the regional bottlings show grace, elegance and complexity!

Jun 23rd, 2020
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.5

Slightly off bottle and tastes a bit old. Some dark fruit showing and herbs and savory but not as good as other bottles from Littori 2004.

Slightly off bottle and tastes a bit old. Some dark fruit showing and herbs and savory but not as good as other bottles from Littori 2004.

Mar 21st, 2020
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

8.8

Not as complex as a Littorai single vineyard but raspberry, sweet cherry, spice, and a white pepper. Over delivered for the entry wine. Very good.

Not as complex as a Littorai single vineyard but raspberry, sweet cherry, spice, and a white pepper. Over delivered for the entry wine. Very good.

Aug 28th, 2019
Sara Thomas

Red roses, cherry. Very pretty

Red roses, cherry. Very pretty

Nov 14th, 2018
Yianni Stone

Really lovely vintage

Really lovely vintage

Jul 15th, 2018