Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Littorai |
Label Name: | Wendling Vineyard Pinot Noir |
Vintage: | 2021 |
Country: | United States |
Region: | Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13.7% |
Grape(s): | Pinot Noir |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 15-17°C |
Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 98; James Suckling 97; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 97; Wine Advocate 96; Decanter 95
Tasting Note
Concentrated dark cherry and blackberry with lavender, forest‑floor, anise and savory tea; powdery tannins, vibrant acidity and a long, spice‑driven finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, lamb, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, porcini‑risotto. Asian: miso‑glazed black cod, char siu (pork belly), Korean bulgogi, shiitake ramen.
Production Method
Hand‑harvested; native‑yeast fermentations with ~25–40% whole‑cluster; 14–16 months in French oak (≈20–25% new); minimal fining/filtration.
Vineyard Info
Wendling Block E (planted 2010) is a steep, south‑facing parcel on Bearwallow‑Wolfey soils, farmed organically/biodynamically by Paul Ardzooni with Ted Lemon sourcing/winemaking.