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.