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Mays Canyon Vineyard

2011 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

The Littorai Mays Canyon Vineyard Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast is a truly exquisite wine that beautifully captures the essence of its terroir. This red wine exhibits a medium body that offers a delightful balance, showcasing a vibrant acidity that adds freshness and liveliness to each sip. With its fruit intensity leaning towards prominence, it reveals tantalizing notes of ripe cherry, wild strawberries, and subtle undertones of earthy spice. The tannins are notably structured yet elegant, providing a soft, velvety mouthfeel that invites another taste. This wine is crafted to be dry, allowing the nuanced flavors to shine through without any cloying sweetness, making it a perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own. The 2011 vintage reflects the careful attention to detail that Littorai is known for, making this Pinot Noir an exceptional and memorable experience for any wine enthusiast.

Tasting notes:


Black Cherry, Raspberry, Earth

Black Cherry

Black Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Tannin Mild

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Grilled Chicken, Grilled Salmon a la Plancha, Seared Salmon

Region:


Sonoma Coast
Sonoma Coast

Stretching along California's raw and rugged northern shores—and reaching quite far inland—Sonoma Coast is the largest AVA in Sonoma County. The proximity to the ocean makes wines here very different from those from more central AVAs. Whether the vineyards are on high ridges above the fog line or warm, fog-shrouded valley floors, the marine soils, low temperatures and cool Pacific breezes slow the ripening of the grapes. The result? Highly structured, delicate wines with plenty of acidity. The main stars here are white peach-tinged Chardonnay and wild strawberry-flavored Pinot Noir, but you will also find some excellent cool-climate Syrah with notes of white pepper and cherry.

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