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Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay 2017
Willamette Valley, Oregon, United StatesAvni is Latin for stone, or rock, and a hallmark found across the Willamette Valley. In contrast to Lingua Franca's single-vineyard wines, this is sourced from various sites across the greater Willamette, including their Eola-Amity Hills Bunker Hill Estate vineyard. Mostly Dijon clones, this was harvest early, pressed and rested in tank for one day to settle and then a natural fermentation and full MLF before a year in French puncheons (partial new) and a tightening stint back in tank before a light filter and bottling. Flicked with reduction, this opens into herbal lees, cream, lemon curd and pith, and green apple brightness. Acidity is tight and fine, drawing this generous wine easily into a svelte form, and to a lingering, saline finish. Structure to go the distance, but approachability for drinking now.Tasted: 13 July 2020Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $69.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
| QC | $52.25 | 750ml | SAQ |
| US | $37.00 | 750ml | srp |
Le Sommelier Inc.
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 182215UPC: 00852672008088
