2005 Littorai Pinot Noir Roman Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 91.7 points

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  1/5/2016 - rosenst1 wrote:

  PnP. Light red with a hint of browning on the edge. Complex nose of herbs, spice, sandalwood and some dark fruit. Medium light on the palate with a relatively short finish which may be beginning to dry out. These vines were only 6 years old in 05 and this was the first year as a vineyard designate. Drink up.

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  8/10/2013 - Flavito wrote: 94 Points

  Very complex and burgundian. Still quite young, high toned fruit and a long finish, extremely elegant for a Californa Pinot.

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  5/10/2012 - rosenst1 wrote: 90 Points

  Popped and poured. On the first night this seemed a bit disjointed and lacking in the depth of fruit I expected
  based on the previous bottle and other 2005. SEcond night this had smoothed out and integrated nicely with dark berry compote mixed with a smoky herbal character that was quite intriguing. At this point could use a decant; interesting wine.

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  9/4/2010 - rosenst1 wrote: 91 Points

  Based on Ted Lemon's comments that this seemed to be developing the most rapidly of the 2005's decided age 5
  was a good time to dip into the 05 Pinots. Dark deep red, no fading at the rim; very mineral on the nose with herbs,
  sandalwood, and deep fruit but buried under the concentration and structure; would not have picked this as Anderson Valley -
  more Sonoma Coast and perhaps closest to Hirsch of the other Littorai Pinots. Over time the fruit has become more apparent;
  this wine is clearly red-fruited with excellent acidity and will benefit from a few more years in the cellar.

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