Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir 2023Varietal: Pinot Noir Lingua Franca was co founded by Larry Stone, David Honig, and Dominique Lafon in 2015, inspired by the exceptional vineyard site in the Eola Amity Hills that Larry bought in 2012. They soon hired Thomas Savre, a brilliant young winemaker with work experience at some of the best domaines in Burgundy and an inquisitive mind. All are committed to farming and winemaking practices that respect the environment, believing that complex

Maceration last 2-3 weeks

They were also determined to grow the best Chenin Blanc possible

One of eleven children

has built vineyard connections and winemaking chops that put them in a position to deftly guide the fermentation process of these vibrant wines without manipulations or additions

Sauvignon Blanc from white

Bertrand and Lise understand that the last 5% is still crucial

Grapes from the two estate Crus

13% Cabernet Franc

Rutherford

nestled along a side valley adjacent to the small village of Eitelsbach

and multi-colored clay

each vine must be planted in a hole or hoyo that breaks through that infertile volcanic crust of petrified lava to the organic matter that can nourish it