2022 Avni Pinot Noir

Når vingården er grundlagt af Master Sommelieren Larry Stone, og vinen er lavet af selveste Thomas Savre, der er udlært hos Domaine de la Romanée Conti, så ved man, at man roligt kan begynde at glæde sig. 

Lingua Franca er blevet et navn de fleste vinentusiaster nikker genkendende til, og de har været en af de drivende kræfter bag at etablere Oregon som et af USA's førende vinomrområder.

Her i de kølige egne omkring Willamette Valley trives Bourgogne-sorterne fortrinligt, og de Pinot Noir vine som Larry Stone og Thomas Savre fremtryller, er fnuglette, silkebløde og besidder lag på lag af kompleksitet, der langsomt åbenbarer sig som man slynger og smager.

Det er både syrlige og saftige skovbær, men det er også rosenblade, the og mineralske og krydrede toner. En stor Pinot Noir vin, som én gang for alle cementerer, at elegance og finesse ikke er noget der kun kommer fra Bourgogne.

94 point | Wine Spectator

"Elegant yet dynamic, this multilayered red reveals detailed cherry and red plum flavors that are laced with savory forest floor and mineral flavors, which build intensity toward polished tannins."

94 point | Jeb Dunnuck

"A ripe ruby hue, the 2021 Pinot Noir Avni has a pure and pristine character, with aromas of red cherry lozenge, fresh wild herbs, and red floral perfume. Medium-bodied and charming, with an elegant structure and gorgeous fresh fruit, it’s delicious out of the gate. Offering ripe tannins and a graceful feel, it’s all about purity and freshness with this wine. A terrific value, it could be a great lens into the style of this estate and is a textbook example of the wines of the Willamette Valley."

93 point | Decanter

“From upper blocks and rocky soils of red clay and basalt. Reductive upon opening, but the smoky flint aromatics make way for floral notes and deep savoury aromas. The palate shows depth of fruit; it's rich but leans into umami and soy flavours; savouriness is the calling card for this wine. Candied blood orange peel, fresh fig, and a slight hint of thyme carry the finish.”

92 point | Vinous

"The 2021 Pinot Noir AVNI is distinctly savory and earthy, blending flowery underbrush and dusty sage with dried black cherries and a lifting hint of mint. This is racy and sleek, with vividly ripe red and blue fruits energized by vibrant acidity. Tactile mineral tones and rosy inner florals emerge as the 2021 finishes incredibly long"

91 point | Wine Enthusiast

"Strawberries drizzled in dark chocolate share the aromatic spotlight with violets, saline and earthy oregano. A balanced wine, with velvety tannins, chipper acidity and flavors of raspberries, rosemary and hazelnuts. A smooth, round and enjoyable mouthfeel seals the deal. 
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