Lingua Franca
Avni Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
From Willamette Valley including Bunker Hill and Eola-Amity Hills vineyards, this CH is lightest yellow with some greenish tones; fresh vibrant nose of yellow apples, nectarines, peaches, some seared butter and baking spices, and a slight Burgundy-like chalky salinity; taste is dry but round and mouthfilling with high acids and medium alcohol (13%) unripe tropical fruits, oranges and apples. The finish is long. They use mostly old french barriques for production and aging but some new oak is clearly present. On the nose I could have been tempted to guess southern Burgundy (Côte Chlns), but less so after tasting. Went well with a shrimp salad on toast pre-fried in garlic and olive oil. Very nice!
From Willamette Valley including Bunker Hill and Eola-Amity Hills vineyards, this CH is lightest yellow with some greenish tones; fresh vibrant nose of yellow apples, nectarines, peaches, some seared butter and baking spices, and a slight Burgundy-like chalky salinity; taste is dry but round and mouthfilling with high acids and medium alcohol (13%) unripe tropical fruits, oranges and apples. The finish is long. They use mostly old french barriques for production and aging but some new oak is clearly present. On the nose I could have been tempted to guess southern Burgundy (Côte Chlns), but less so after tasting. Went well with a shrimp salad on toast pre-fried in garlic and olive oil. Very nice!
Jul 31st, 2021
aromas lemon oil & citrus blossoms, w hints of minerals, herbs & shortbread
addition of pears, apples, & peaches to the intense lime-aid core deliver a vibrant, refined & focused Chard
aromas lemon oil & citrus blossoms, w hints of minerals, herbs & shortbread
addition of pears, apples, & peaches to the intense lime-aid core deliver a vibrant, refined & focused Chard
Proof that Oregon is capable of top-class chardonnay. Vibrant acidity, citrus, and crisp apple notes meet a deep, slightly buttery—and very long—finish. Beautiful and amazing value.
Proof that Oregon is capable of top-class chardonnay. Vibrant acidity, citrus, and crisp apple notes meet a deep, slightly buttery—and very long—finish. Beautiful and amazing value.
Feb 25th, 2020
Montrachet from Oregon? Yes! Terrific effort.
Montrachet from Oregon? Yes! Terrific effort.
Feb 13th, 2019
Bright medium yellow in color with aromas of lemon, green apple, and white flowers. The palate is driven by racy acidity and stony minerality. Combines fruit from predominantly Nekia soils in Salem’s Bunker Hill, Eola-Amity Hills including Lingua Franca Estate Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton, and a small contribution from Laubejac Vineyard near Monmouth in Willakenzie soils. Very pleasant entry level wine. 13% ABV. $35.
Bright medium yellow in color with aromas of lemon, green apple, and white flowers. The palate is driven by racy acidity and stony minerality. Combines fruit from predominantly Nekia soils in Salem’s Bunker Hill, Eola-Amity Hills including Lingua Franca Estate Vineyard, Yamhill-Carlton, and a small contribution from Laubejac Vineyard near Monmouth in Willakenzie soils. Very pleasant entry level wine. 13% ABV. $35.
Sep 15th, 2018
Apples & rocks - elegant Oregon chard.
Apples & rocks - elegant Oregon chard.
Jun 16th, 2018
2015, nice but I feel like something was missing.
2015, nice but I feel like something was missing.
Oct 16th, 2017
New project by MS Larry Stone. Elegant, restrained and exceptionally food-friendly, Burgundian-styled Chard. Good things to come from this winery in the future.
New project by MS Larry Stone. Elegant, restrained and exceptionally food-friendly, Burgundian-styled Chard. Good things to come from this winery in the future.
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