Lingua Franca - Pinot Noir Estate 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Lingua Franca
Country	United States
Region	Oregon
Subregion	Willamette Valley
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vintage	2021
Sku	38348
Size	750ml

   

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Sourced from meticulously chosen vineyards within Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, Lingua Franca's Estate Pinot Noir is a masterful blend. This prestigious winery utilizes two exceptional Pinot Noir clones: PN777 for its elegant minerality and floral notes, and PN115 for its richness and depth of fruit. Aged in a combination of new and old French oak barrels, this results in a truly captivating Pinot Noir.

Lingua Franca's Estate Pinot Noir unfolds with a captivating bouquet of red fruits – juicy raspberries, bright cherries, and hints of pomegranate. The palate is equally enticing, with a burst of red fruit flavors complemented by subtle savory notes and a touch of minerality. Supple tannins frame the wine beautifully, leading to a lingering, nuanced finish with a touch of salinity. Pair this versatile Pinot Noir with everything from lamb and grilled meats to pasta Bolognese and even charcuterie.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate sees 25% new oak, with 25% whole cluster inclusion, and pours a jeweled ruby hue. Super expressive on the nose, with notes of framboise, wild herbs, rosemary, and dusty earth, the palate takes on more iron richness in its texture and profile, with ripe fruit and tannins and an even spine of acidity. It will do well over the next 8-10 years. It retains wonderful purity but has the stuffing to last. 1500 cases produced.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Estate slowly evolves in the glass: a gorgeous magenta with a complex blend of wild strawberries, raspberries, rosemary, sage and crushed rocks create a seductive bouquet. This balances silky, refined textures with crisp wild berries and tactile mineral tones, all guided by brisk acidity. Violet inner florals resonate throughout as the 2021 finishes grippy, long and wonderfully balanced, leaving a primary concentration and edgy tannins.