Littorai One Acre Pinot Noir 2021

Littorai One Acre Pinot Noir 2021

Littorai Wines is a small, family-owned and operated winery producing vineyard designated
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the true north coast of California: the coastal mountains of Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. The 2021 vintage Pinot Noirs are among the most concentrated and structured wines we have ever produced. They are on the riper end of the spectrum of the Littorai style. The concentration is not due to small berry size or a very low yields, neither of which were true in 2021. Fermentations and total tank times were longer than usual, so that contributed. The total number of punch downs was greater than average simply because the time in tank was longer, so that would be a factor. But for me the answer is simple, that is the style of the vintage. We did not intentionally aim for this result. This is a vintage with ample youthful fruit expression and relatively high pHs (lower acidity) and while the tannins are firm, they are not massive. The resulting wines are seductive and should please a wide range of palates. A few of the wines tilt more to the hedonistic side of the spectrum while others are more sober and reserved

Classic One Acre aromas, more savory, mineral and earthy than many of the wines. Notes of fruit galette, orange-peel, red-hot candies, violets, and potpourri. On the palate, beautifully integrated acidity is followed by sneaky tannins. They gradually take hold of the palate, and the wine slowly builds to a substantial, concentrated, mouth-watering finish. As usual, One Acre is not the flashiest of the wines but there is great concentration here and amazing length on the palate. Patience will be richly rewarded.