Vineyard: Mays Canyon

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Drinking Small Part 2 (8.27 12/14/2010)
Winemaker & Winegrower Ted Lemon Celebrates 20 Years of Littorai, 30 Years of Winemaking (9.40 4/17/2014)
Littorai Wines Age Gracefully (6.17 2/26/2007)
Aged California Pinot Noir: Proceed at Your Own Risk (10.48 2/13/2017)
Small Sips of the Russian River Valley (6.63 8/4/2008)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Littorai

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2008 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., $65. · Moderately dark reddish-purple robe. Very expressive forward nose that is constantly changing in the glass offering scents of spiced Bing cherries, alpine strawberries, cola, mocha and toast. Crisp and delicious on the palate featuring darker red cherries and berries with just the right amount of oak and spice in the background. A cherry delight on the bright finish. A kick-ass Pinot that displays the typically luscious Russian River fruit beautifully. Can drink it now, but will further reward patience. Flat-out great the next day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Reviewed December 14, 2010 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Chardonnay

13.9% alc.. · Lightest golden yellow color in the glass of the wines tasted here. Aromas of yellow peach and vanilla wafer. Pleasing flavors of lemon, yellow peach and almond. Soft in the mouth with bright backing acidity and a shallow finish. Score: 89. Reviewed April 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc.. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. The nose offers medicinal aromas along with hints of acetone, white flower bouquet and plum. Fading and dry dark red berry and cherry fruit with noticeable tannin and barrel overlay. Still juicy, but not very charming. Drink up. Reviewed February 13, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Littorai Mays Canyon Vineyard Russian River Valley Chardonnay

13.9% alc.. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Bouquet of grilled lemon, smoky toast, old book and woodshed. Delicious flavors of lemon curd, well-ripened pineapple, dried apricot, apple and Nutella. Slightly creamy in the mouth with impeccable balance and some finishing length. Also fantastic in more of an Old World style. Drink now to 2020. Reviewed February 13, 2017 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2005 Littorai Mays Canyon Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

13.7% alc., $65. · Darker fruits from start to finish with prominent notes of herbs and wildflowers on the nose and oak and smoke on the palate. The tannins are reigned in, the wine is light on its feet, but the finish lacks intensity and length.. Reviewed August 4, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2004 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc.. · Moderate reddish purple hue in the glass. Interesting aromas of herb-kissed black cherries and eucalyptus. The luscious dark cherry core is alive and flavorful. Still sporting some firm, non-astringent tannins balanced with bright acidity. Quite enjoyable with the black cherry fruit returning in waves on the persistent finish. Score: 91. Reviewed April 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2004 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Chardonnay

14.2% alc.. Brian’s favorite wine! Lemon says, “Great Chardonnay is one of the rarest and most exciting wines in the world.” By the way, Lemon also remarked in his recent newsletter that the current 2005 vintage may be the greatest for Chardonnay he has ever seen in 24 years of making it - equal or better than 1986, 1994, and 1995 in California and 1982, 1986, and 1996 in Burgundy! · Very Meursault-like. Beautifully balanced with an appealing mineral and citrus aftertaste. No buttery oak onslaught here. A charming wine that was drinking even better with more richness from the opened bottle eight hours later. Reviewed February 26, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2003 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Chardonnay

13.8% alc.. · Moderate golden yellow color and clear in the glass. Enticing aromas of pear, honey, bees wax and sawdust lead to a slightly creamy palate featuring flavors of poached pear, golden apple, lemon curd, burnt caramel and roasted nuts. Some finishing power and impeccable balance. Score: 91. Reviewed April 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2003 Littorai Mays Canyon Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.6% alc.. · Dark reddish purple color in the glass. Secondary aromas of black licorice, black tea leaves, menthol and vanilla. Rustic, with slightly roasted fruit flavors of black cherry, black plum and blackberry. Full-bodied with muscular tannins and a big, fruity finish. A bad boy that is not a typical Littorai wine in this vintage. Score: 86. Reviewed April 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »