2023 Lingua Franca ‘Avni’ Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, USA (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

2023 Avni Pinot Noir reflects the optimal growing conditions of the season, creating highly developed and complex flavors. With aroma’s of plum, pomegranate, bergamot, and rose. It has velvety tannins and fresh acidity, with flavors of graphite, black tea, plum, and clove. The overall impression is of voluptuous harmony with a long juicy finish.

TASTING NOTES:

Beautiful cherries and dried wild strawberry on the nose, together with dried orange peel, mild spices and a touch of cocoa. Tense and well structured, vibrant and fresh, with medium body, lively acidity and a zesty, crunchy finish.

-James Suckling, 93 pts.

Bright ruby, the 2023 Pinot Noir Avni is an excellent appellation wine out of the gate, boasting ripe cherries, red roses, brambly earth, and delicate gamey undertones. Medium-bodied, with ripe tannins, balanced acidity, and considerable length, this is a highly appealing Pinot.

-Jeb Dunnuck, 92 pts.

The 2023 Pinot Noir Avni has inviting scents of wild cherry, cranberry, floral perfume and fine earthy accents. The medium-bodied palate offers understated, earthy flavors. Its framed by silky tannins and refreshing acidity and has a long, fragrant finish.

-Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 90 pts.