2017 Littorai One Acre Vineyard Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

12.8% alc., $90. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass. This wine was not appealing upon opening with the fruit seemingly underripe but really blossomed the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Delightful aromas of cherry, strawberry, spice and tilled earth. Mid-weight flavors of red cherry, strawberry, a dark red grape, showing a good attack and a satisfying finish. Very elegant in style with fruit flavors perched just under the peak of ripeness. This wine is a perfect example of the challenges judging a Pinot Noir just after the cork is pulled. This wine underwent a dramatic transition over night. Score: 94. Reviewed July 26, 2021

Winery: Littorai
From article: Elite California Pinot Noir Vineyards Part I: North Coast - Anderson Valley