2013 Littorai One Acre Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

13.0% alc., 143 cases, $80. Littorai’s original vineyarddesignated Pinot Noir. A hilltop vineyard situated at 1600 feet elevation in the mountains northeast of Boonville. The vineyard succumbed to phylloxera several years ago and was replanted in 2005 when the rootstock, row orientation and clones were changed. Soils are Bearwallow loam over marine origin sandstone. Yields 2.87 tons per acre. Clones are 114, 777, “828,” and Swan. Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 25% new. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. The nose has already developed complexity, offering scents of black plum, black raspberry, pungent earth, compost, char, and floral intricacy. This wine has considerable mid palate presence and finishing power, yet is light on its feet. The richest and ripest wine of those tasted, with mid weight plus flavors of black raspberry, purple grape and blackberry and a light imprint of oak. A charismatic wine that will be a joy to follow over time. Score: 92. Reviewed March 12, 2016

Winery: Littorai
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