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Red dry
Lingua Franca Estate Pinot Noir Eola Amity Hills 2021 wine - a harmony of elegance and depth from Eola-Amity Hills, one of the most highly regarded wine regions in the USA. This is an exceptional red wine, created with respect for the traditions of Burgundy and the unique nature of Oregon.
The aroma is refined and layered - raspberries, cherries, pomegranates, wild roses and forest floor are felt. A subtle background of spices with hints of wet stones.
Smooth acidity, velvety texture, soft tannins, complex, mineral.
Manual harvest - grapes are picked at night or early in the morning to maintain freshness. About 25% of the harvest is fermented with whole clusters, achieving a balance of aroma complexity and freshness. The wine is fermented with wild yeasts in concrete or stainless steel tanks (2-5 tons). The wine is aged in approximately 25% French oak barrels: 25% new, the rest 2nd or 3rd use. Maturation lasts approximately 12 months in oak and 4–6 months in stainless steel tanks/vessels.
Serve at a temperature of 14-16 °C with duck breast, chicken stew with mushrooms and carrots, and stewed rabbit with thyme.
A compelling, multilayered red, with lilting raspberry and cherry flavors that expand to reveal fresh violet and earthy mineral accents, which build tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2032. 1,698 cases made.
The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate has intense aromas of cranberry, red cherry and orange peel accented by woodsy, spicy undertones. The light-bodied palate is soft and vibrant with generous, nuanced flavors and a long finish laced with bitters and spice. It will benefit from 3-5 years in the cellar.
Lingua Franca was co-founded by Larry Stone, David Honig, and Dominique Lafon in 2015, inspired by the exceptional vineyard site in the Eola-Amity Hills that Larry bought in 2012. They soon hired Thomas Savre, a brilliant young winemaker with work experience at some of the best domaines in Burgundy and an inquisitive mind. Together they have assembled a team of talented and passionate members. All are committed to farming and winemaking practices that respect the environment, believing that complex and undisturbed ecosystems help to create the most interesting and seductive wines.
