2019 Littorai Pinot Noir The Haven
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The 2019 Pinot Noir The Haven Vineyard, from vines planted in 2001 at 1,200 feet in elevation, has a medium ruby color and a slowly unfolding perfume of crushed red cherries, blood orange, cinnamon, licorice, mushrooms and fir needles. The medium-bodied palate offers the featherweight feel and concentrated flavors of the best 2019 Pinot Noirs, boasting silky tannins and seamless acidity. It has a long, layered finish that segues from red fruit to earth and spice, and it will continue to unfold in bottle over the next decade or more. Only 328 cases were made.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A mix of juicy red and black berries and earthy, woody spice on the nose. Medium-bodied with such depth, balance and precision. Succulent black fruit and ripe red berries are carried by fine tannins, along with fresh mint, pine and dried roses. Fine-tuned precision and refinement. Phenomenal wine. Drink or hold.
The 2019 Pinot Noir The Haven Vineyard Estate is loaded with savory, earthy and spice character. I would give it a year or two in bottle to see if some of the fruit emerges. Today, the Haven is decidedly inward and not ready to show all of its cards, while tannins are a bit unruly.
About the producer
Littorai stands as one of California’s most quietly influential estates, defined by organic and biodynamic farming, site transparency, and a restrained, Burgundian sensibility.