2022 Littorai Pinot Noir The Pivot Vineyard

The 2022 Littorai Pinot Noir The Pivot Vineyard is a polished, site-driven expression of California Pinot Noir from one of the state’s most respected cool-climate producers. Known for its finesse, purity, and sense of place, this wine captures the elegance and depth that have made Littorai a benchmark name among premium American Pinot Noir lovers.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a vibrant, translucent ruby hue. Aromatically, expect layered notes of red cherry, wild strawberry, rose petal, dried herbs, and a subtle earthy spice, with the kind of lifted perfume that defines great Pinot Noir. On the palate, it is usually refined and precise, with bright acidity, silky tannins, and a graceful texture that carries red berry fruit, savory undertones, and mineral energy. While already approachable in youth, this wine should also benefit from several years of cellaring, where its complexity and harmony can continue to develop.

Production
The Pivot Vineyard is a cool-climate site in California suited to Pinot Noir’s delicate character, with conditions that help preserve freshness, aromatic detail, and natural balance. Littorai is known for working with careful vineyard selection and a restrained, thoughtful approach in the cellar, aiming to let the vineyard expression lead the wine. The result is typically a wine shaped by precision harvesting and minimal intervention winemaking that preserves purity and structure.

Food & Serving
This Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, herb-roasted chicken, or dishes featuring earthy ingredients like truffle and wild mushrooms. Serve slightly cool, ideally around 14–16°C, and consider a brief decant if opening young to allow the aromatics to unfold.

Producer
Littorai is a highly regarded California producer founded by Ted Lemon, whose reputation was built through experience in Burgundy and a long commitment to cool-climate viticulture. The winery has become one of Sonoma and California’s most admired names for terroir-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, earning acclaim for elegance, restraint, and vineyard transparency. Its wines are widely recognized among collectors and enthusiasts for their precision and aging potential.

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