Littorai
The Haven Vineyard Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Mid crimson in colour. A caramel oaky note to begin with - still fairly closed nose at 10 years. Needed time in decanter. On the palate some strawberry jammy notes together with savoury stemmy nuances. Definitely a good example of a new world Pinot Noir I feel, in all respects. Great intensity on the medium bodied palate finishing with fluid, supple tannins. Such an easy wine to drink with a few more cellaring years if one desired.
Mid crimson in colour. A caramel oaky note to begin with - still fairly closed nose at 10 years. Needed time in decanter. On the palate some strawberry jammy notes together with savoury stemmy nuances. Definitely a good example of a new world Pinot Noir I feel, in all respects. Great intensity on the medium bodied palate finishing with fluid, supple tannins. Such an easy wine to drink with a few more cellaring years if one desired.
Mar 2nd, 2020Compact fruit driven nose initially, with oak in balance. Latent power - still needing time to totally unfurl its charms. More new world than Burgundian initially but that changed after a couple of hours in the decanter. A lovely earthy perfume emanating after 3 hours. This wine best to drink after at least 10 years of cellaring with a lengthy decant. I will drink my last one in 3 plus years.
Compact fruit driven nose initially, with oak in balance. Latent power - still needing time to totally unfurl its charms. More new world than Burgundian initially but that changed after a couple of hours in the decanter. A lovely earthy perfume emanating after 3 hours. This wine best to drink after at least 10 years of cellaring with a lengthy decant. I will drink my last one in 3 plus years.
Sep 16th, 2018
2010 vintage. Lovely aromatic nose with high pitched notes. Palate with sweet beetroot and plum. Voluptuous enough to suggest Central Otago if tasted blind. Soft tannins with medium acid. Giving enough personality but also room to develop. I remember reading an article by Matt Kramer a few years ago where he suggested that Sonoma Pinot Noir had gone ahead of Oregon in his opinion.
2010 vintage. Lovely aromatic nose with high pitched notes. Palate with sweet beetroot and plum. Voluptuous enough to suggest Central Otago if tasted blind. Soft tannins with medium acid. Giving enough personality but also room to develop. I remember reading an article by Matt Kramer a few years ago where he suggested that Sonoma Pinot Noir had gone ahead of Oregon in his opinion.
Nov 26th, 2015
This took about 45 minutes to fully open up. Lovely wine that probably won’t improve significantly
This took about 45 minutes to fully open up. Lovely wine that probably won’t improve significantly
Aug 25th, 2021
All elegance and finesse. Pop n pour from estate library.
All elegance and finesse. Pop n pour from estate library.
Jun 24th, 2017
Ted Lemon is the man. Currant, raspberry and cherry. Silky and elegant. Subtle terroir. Lingering and glorious finish
Ted Lemon is the man. Currant, raspberry and cherry. Silky and elegant. Subtle terroir. Lingering and glorious finish
Mar 4th, 2017
Delicious, beautiful weight, orange zest, high tone red fruit
Delicious, beautiful weight, orange zest, high tone red fruit
Jan 1st, 2014