2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over franciscan shale, With a sandy-loam top layer
Elevation 243.84 meters
Grape Clone Wente, of unknown origin
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1983
Fermentation Vessels French-oak barrels and stainless-steel barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 11 months on fermentation and malolactic lees in 20% new French oak, 65% used French oak and 15% stainless-steel barrels, then racked with light lees to stainless-steel tanks for an additional five months before bottling. Production was 297 cases. Littorai received 1.5 acres of the vineyard's 25 Chardonnay acres; its section was farmed using only organic materials but was not certified.
Tasting Notes Granny Smith apple, underripe pear, lemon verbena and yellow rose; rich and creamy, with bright acidity that builds to a lengthy, powerful finish
Food Pairing Scallops, crab risotto, lobster roll, or roasted chicken with truffle butter
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over franciscan shale, With a sandy-loam top layer
Elevation 243.84 meters
Grape Clone Wente, of unknown origin
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1983
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 11 months in French oak, 25% new, followed by five months in stainless steel before bottling. Production was 180 cases. Littorai received 1.5 acres of the vineyard's 25 Chardonnay acres; its section was farmed using only organic materials but was not certified.
Tasting Notes Pear blossom, Anjou pear, white flowers, Golden Delicious apple and subtle spice; youthful, rich and concentrated, with slowly building vibrant acidity
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over franciscan shale, With a sandy-loam top layer
Elevation 243.84 meters
Harvest Dates September 2–8, 2022
Grape Clone Wente, of unknown origin
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1983
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 11 months in French oak, 25% new, followed by five months in stainless steel before bottling. Vineyard yield was 3.37 tons per acre. The individual sheet reports 251 cases, while the master sheet separately lists approximately 243 cases pre-bottling. Littorai received 1.5 acres of the vineyard's 25 Chardonnay acres; its section was farmed using only organic materials but was not certified.
Tasting Notes Floral tones, honeycomb, white candies, mint, poached pear, baking spices, truffle, wet stones and saline; rich on entry, with acidity creating a muscular mid-palate
Food Pairing Richer dishes
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.7%
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over franciscan shale, With a sandy-loam top layer
Elevation 243.84 meters
Harvest Dates Around September 10, 2021
Grape Clone Wente, of unknown origin
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1983
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 11 months in French oak, 25% new, followed by five months in stainless steel before bottling. Primary and malolactic fermentations were very slow and finished in October. Vineyard yield was 3.73 tons per acre and production was 291 cases. Littorai received 1.5 acres of the vineyard's 25 Chardonnay acres; its section was farmed using only organic materials but was not certified.
Tasting Notes Stone fruits, orange zest, Eureka lemon, Bosc pear and a hint of new wood; concentrated and backward, with lightning-bolt acidity and a very long finish
Sources: www.littorai.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.7%
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over franciscan shale, With a sandy-loam top layer
Elevation 243.84 meters
Grape Clone Wente, of unknown origin
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1983
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressed Using Shortened Press Cycles And Earlier, Lower-Pressure Press Cuts
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 11 months in French oak, 25% new, followed by five months in stainless steel before bottling. Vineyard yield was 3.55 tons per acre and production was 234 cases. The source reports lower malic-acid numbers and higher tartaric-acid numbers than in 2019, without giving exact values. Littorai received 1.5 acres of the vineyard's 25 Chardonnay acres; its section was farmed using only organic materials but was not certified.
Tasting Notes Lime, lemon, green apple, Anjou pear, hazelnuts, roasted almonds and a hint of new wood, with lingering stone fruit; gentle mid-palate richness and driving acidity on the finish
Sources: www.littorai.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.9%
Region Sonoma Coast
Soil Gold ridge loam over franciscan shale, With a sandy-loam top layer
Elevation 243.84 meters
Grape Clone Wente, of unknown origin
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1983
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Aged 11 months in French oak, 25% new, followed by five months in stainless steel before bottling. Vineyard yield was 5.76 tons per acre and production was 349 cases. The source characterizes the Charles Heintz final pH as moderate but gives no number; mildew-affected clusters were removed in the vineyard. Littorai received 1.5 acres of the vineyard's 25 Chardonnay acres; its section was farmed using only organic materials but was not certified.
Tasting Notes Peach, lemon zest, pineapple, vanilla bean, roasted hazelnuts, wet gravel, allspice and Meyer lemon; rich but balanced by enough acidity to remain light on its feet
Sources: www.littorai.com ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
788 Gold Ridge Rd, Sebastopol, CA 95472
Phone
+1 (707) 823-9586
Email
Owner
Heidi &
Ted Lemon
Ted Lemon
Cellarmaster
Ted Lemon