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Red dry
Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir Willamette Valley 2022 is a beautifully balanced and elegant Oregon Pinot Noir that showcases vibrant fruit, precise structure, and a refined expression of terroir.
The wine is medium-bodied, harmonious, and lively, offering an excellent balance between fruit intensity and fresh acidity, which gives it both lightness and energy.
On the nose, aromas of cherries, raspberries, and black currants unfold, complemented by floral notes, delicate herbs, subtle spice, and hints of rose petals. The aromatic profile is expressive yet refined, characteristic of high-quality cool-climate Pinot Noir.
On the palate, the wine is elegant and well-structured, with finely integrated tannins and bright, well-balanced acidity. Flavors of red berries – cherries and cranberries – are layered with earthy and mineral nuances, adding depth and leading to a long, harmonious finish.
The grapes are hand-harvested from the finest Lingua Franca and neighboring Eola–Amity Hills vineyards. Fermentation is carried out using native yeasts, and the wine is aged in French oak barrels, approximately 27% new. The cool climate and volcanic soils contribute to the wine’s distinctive minerality, freshness, and authentic expression of place.
Serve at a temperature of 14-16 °C with duck breast, chicken stew with mushrooms and carrots, and stewed rabbit with thyme.
žurnalas net įtraukė Avni 2022 į Wine Spectator 2025 Top 100 sąrašą (#16) kaip vieną įdomiausių pasaulio vynų.
Lingua Franca is one of the most modern and highly regarded wineries in Oregon, located in the Willamette Valley, a region renowned for its cool-climate ‘Chardonnay’ and ‘Pinot Noir’. Founded in 2012 by legendary Master Sommelier Larry Stone, the estate quickly gained acclaim. After a long career in some of the world’s finest restaurants, Stone decided to realize his dream of creating wines that speak the language of terroir. He is supported in this project by one of Burgundy’s most respected winemakers, Dominique Lafon (Meursault), while the winemaking is overseen by Thomas Savre, who trained in Burgundy and worked with such iconic domaines as DRC and Domaine Dujac. The name “Lingua Franca” symbolically means a “common language” – the language of wine that connects people across the world.
Wine Style
Lingua Franca wines are known for their elegance, purity, minerality, and balance. The style is based on a philosophy of minimal intervention – fermentation is carried out only with native yeasts, aging on the lees (“sur lie”) brings length and texture, while French oak is used with restraint to enhance structure without overpowering the expression of terroir. These are wines that are enjoyable when young, yet also demonstrate excellent aging potential.
Prestigious Vineyards
Lingua Franca’s flagship site is the LSV Estate Vineyard, located on the southern slopes of Eola–Amity Hills. Its terroir is defined by:
Aging and Drinking Window
Lingua Franca wines are aged in high-quality French oak barrels, typically with only a small proportion of new oak, to preserve subtlety and finesse. Thanks to their structure and precision, these wines shine in their youth but also possess the ability to age gracefully for a decade or more, revealing even greater complexity over time.
