2022 Littorai Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E

The Pinot Noir grapes for the Littorai Pinot Noir Les Larmes Anderson Valley are hand-picked at night with very strict selection. In the vinification cellar, they are destemmed and crushed, leaving a small portion of the bunches intact. This entire collection of grapes and bunches undergoes temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (28°C) with wild (varietal) yeasts in stainless steel tanks for over two weeks. This is followed by pressing, after which the young wine is transferred to French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and aging. After approximately 14 months, the wine is assembled and bottled without fining or filtration. This entire process complies with organic rules and regulations but is not certified. Anderson Valley in Mendocino County is only fifteen miles long, but allow yourself ample time to explore this incredibly complex and geologically diverse region. It is worth the trip for the scenic beauty of the valley and the picturesque towns of Boonville and Philo, but there are also about 20 local wineries to visit. As a wine destination, the Anderson Valley is relatively young. The climate was long considered too cool for Vitis vinifera. Read more under the link: Appellation

The Littorai Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E is a beautiful and complex wine from California, produced by the Littorai family. The wine is made from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the Wendling Vineyard, one of the most exclusive vineyards in the state. The grapes for this wine are hand-harvested and carefully selected to ensure only the best quality is obtained. The wine then ages for a period of 12 to 18 months in French oak barrels. The Littorai Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E has a beautiful, deep red color and a complex aroma of ripe red fruit, such as cherries and berries, along with notes of herbs, spices, and a hint of vanilla. The taste is full, rich, and elegant, with a pleasant acidity and a fine tannin structure. The finish is long and intense. The Littorai Pinot Noir Wendling Vineyard Block E is a highly regarded wine among wine connoisseurs and has frequently been awarded high scores and accolades. It is a perfect wine to serve with dishes such as grilled or stewed meats, game, and aged cheeses.

FUN FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to pick up the wine, you will also receive a nice discount. We are located almost next to the main road with ample parking. Click here for the address.