2011 Littorai "The Pivot Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with excellent structure

with excellent structure

Made in a structured

Finishes long but a little hard

Best after 2007

I like the fact that the winemaker has not been afraid of tannin

2011 Littorai "The Pivot Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with excellent structureLittorais 2011 Pinot Noir The Pivot Estate Vineyard boasts striking inner perfume and sweetness to back up a solid yet refined core of fruit. A burst of Chambolle like sweetness punctuates the finish. In 2011, the Pivot was made with 10% whole clusters, on the low side for Littorai. I am not sure I own the vocabulary to describe just how beautiful the Pivot is in 2011. Anticipated maturity: 2015 2023. (AG)