The man behind Littorai, Ted Lemon, is a big deal in the California wine scene. He spent a decade working in Burgundy at legendary domaines including Roulot and Dujac. Upon returning to Northern California, Ted set out to create wines that were vehicles of expression for terroir. 'Les Larmes' is French for 'the tears'. The vineyard bears this name because the entire plot was struck by disease in 2005 and had to be ripped up and replanted. Rest assured though. These young vines are in excellent hands.