Lingua Franca, Estate Pinot Noir, 2021

Lingua Franca’s Estate Pinot Noir 2021 is a beautifully expressive Oregon red from one of the state’s most compelling vineyard sites in the Eola-Amity Hills. Founded with the eye of celebrated sommelier Larry Stone, the estate reflects a rare combination of precision, elegance, and sense of place that has quickly made it a standout in American Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows the classic translucent ruby hue of fine Pinot Noir, inviting and polished. The nose opens with red roses, fresh berries, and a lifted floral character, followed by subtle depth and savoury nuance. On the palate, this wine delivers impressive intensity and balance. Bright red fruits like raspberry, red currant, pomegranate, and cranberry are layered with darker notes of plum, blackberry, and boysenberry, all carried by vibrant acidity and a silky, lingering finish. It has the structure to age gracefully for several years, developing added complexity and a more savoury, earthy profile over time.

Production
The Estate Vineyards are located in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills, a region prized for its cool climate, volcanic soils, and ideal exposure that allows Pinot Noir to ripen slowly while retaining freshness and detail. The site was chosen for its exceptional growing conditions, where the interplay of sun, wind, and temperature creates outstanding balance in the fruit. Harvest and vinification details are not provided, so further specifics are unavailable.

Food & Serving
This Pinot Noir is a natural match for roasted duck, herb-crusted salmon, wild mushroom risotto, grilled pork tenderloin, or roasted poultry. Serve it slightly chilled at around 14–16°C, and consider a brief decant if opening young to let the aromatics and texture fully unfold.

Producer
Lingua Franca was born from Larry Stone’s vision to create a world-class Pinot Noir estate in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills. A respected figure in the American wine and restaurant scene, Stone brought deep expertise and a refined palate to the project, helping establish Lingua Franca as one of the region’s most exciting producers. The estate has gained attention for its precise, elegant wines and its clear expression of site.

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