- SIZE:
- 75cl
- ABV:
- 13.5%
This wine is full of intense blackcurrant, blackberry and black cherry, focussing on the rounder qualities of Pinot Noir. Structure and complexity are not sacrificed- graphite and earth combine with velvety tannin and the finish is elegant and long. In their own words, this might be the finest expression of Pinot Noir Lingua Franca have made yet.
This wine was the result of a conversation between founder Larry and Dominique Lafon over whole punch in production of Pinot Noir. What we see here is entirely destemmed fruit, fermented in steel and concrete before aging in barrel with a touch of new oak. It shows the suppleness and beauty that can be found without any whole bunch.
This winery is the product of several wine heavyweights. Larry Stone is a Master of Wine with a life-long ambition to make wine. On December 31st 2012, he took a big step towards realisation when he got his hands on one of the most sought-after plots of land in Oregon. This caught the eyes of two more heavyweights; Dominique Lafon of Burgundy fame and protegee winemaker, Thomas Savre.
Today the fruit is grown in Willamette Valley, known for its similarities to Burgundy when it comes to temperature, daylight and rainfall. Meticulous low-impact farming protects the purity and grace of the soils and, by extension, the fruit. While these vines have a lot in common with Burgundy, these gents are out to show us Oregon- by celebrating the soils and terroir, this Oregon personality is coaxed out of the fruit and nurtured. This fruit is handed to Thomas, who transmutes this fruit into wine with tension and character.
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