2023 Littorai Pinot Noir Les Larmes Anderson Valley

The Pinot Noir grapes for the Littorai Pinot Noir Les Larmes Anderson Valley are hand-picked at night, subject to strict selection. In the vinification cellar, they are destemmed and crushed, leaving a small portion of the bunches intact. This vine is then left to undergo alcoholic fermentation with wild yeasts in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (28°C) for over two weeks. Pressing then follows, and 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 is carried out entirely according to organic 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's worth the trip for the scenic beauty of the valley and the charming 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 at the link: Appellation

The Pinot Noir Les Larmes is made from various Littorai vineyards, not from a single vineyard. In the glass, the wine has a bright garnet color. The nose reveals aromas of cherries, wild strawberries, blueberries, rhubarb, and violets. The palate reveals notes of small red-black fruit, cinnamon, and a hint of clove, which are paired with a finish of subtle tannins and refined acidity.

FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for the address.