Littorai The Haven Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Littorai
Label Name:
 
The Haven Vineyard Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 99; Decanter 95; Wine Advocate 95; Vinous 93. (Sources: littorai. com, decanter. com, klwines. com, shop listings)

Tasting Note
Pure red and black cherry fruit with forest-floor earth, forest pine, dried rose, licorice and cinnamon spice. Silky fine tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, layered finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, mushroom risotto, coq au vin, pork tenderloin; Asian: Peking duck, miso-glazed black cod, char siu pork, shiitake soba.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed estate fruit; indigenous-yeast fermentation with 25–40% whole clusters; matured ~15 months in French oak (≈20–25% new).

Vineyard Info
Littorai (Heidi & Ted Lemon, founded 1993). The Haven (planted 2001) is the original estate vineyard at ~1,200 ft, cool Sonoma Coast site farmed biodynamically (not certified).