Littorai

The Pivot Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.2283 ratings
9.293 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
Victor Charcan

Sweet and sour cherries, elegant nose, rose petals, medium bodied, high acid and glorious tannins. Nice, burgundian

Sweet and sour cherries, elegant nose, rose petals, medium bodied, high acid and glorious tannins. Nice, burgundian

Nov 25th, 2023
Brian S

I never get tired of the pivot!

I never get tired of the pivot!

Nov 14th, 2021
Brian S

Very young but showing so much promise. The pivot vineyard is Littorai’s estate vineyard and always delivers medium acidity and great red fruits.

Very young but showing so much promise. The pivot vineyard is Littorai’s estate vineyard and always delivers medium acidity and great red fruits.

May 1st, 2021
Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.4

Wonderfully full bodied and lush Pinot-you’d never know it was 10 years old. Very drinkable now, notes of raspberry amd black fruit with a long lingering finish. I get pine forest notes on this, which I quite like.

Wonderfully full bodied and lush Pinot-you’d never know it was 10 years old. Very drinkable now, notes of raspberry amd black fruit with a long lingering finish. I get pine forest notes on this, which I quite like.

Jan 30th, 2021
Brian S

Wine was showing amazingly, great fruit, medium acidity, slight tannins. Drink up or let sit for a while. Such a great example of American pinot noir.

Wine was showing amazingly, great fruit, medium acidity, slight tannins. Drink up or let sit for a while. Such a great example of American pinot noir.

Dec 14th, 2020
Michael Herzog

Disappointing with off flavors. Nothing ever came together. Might try on day two but I am not sure these flavors and scents will blow off.

Disappointing with off flavors. Nothing ever came together. Might try on day two but I am not sure these flavors and scents will blow off.

May 2nd, 2020
Mark Morgan

Well-made N Coast 2010s are drinking well right now, and this is no exception. More mineral driven than most Litorais.

Well-made N Coast 2010s are drinking well right now, and this is no exception. More mineral driven than most Litorais.

Apr 25th, 2017
Brian Lamborn

Winery Operations/Partner Lamborn Family Vineyards

9.3

Beautiful fruit and spice nuances in this excellent medium bodied Pinot by Ted Lemon. One of the best I've had in quite a while. I love the wines from Littorai.

Beautiful fruit and spice nuances in this excellent medium bodied Pinot by Ted Lemon. One of the best I've had in quite a while. I love the wines from Littorai.

Feb 12th, 2017
Todd Alexander

Such nice freshness and vibrancy. Aromatics like perfume.

Such nice freshness and vibrancy. Aromatics like perfume.

Jan 7th, 2017
Michael Sinowitz

Light bodied, bright red fruit. Nice depth. Nicely aromatic. Lovely.

Light bodied, bright red fruit. Nice depth. Nicely aromatic. Lovely.

Dec 14th, 2016