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Lingua Franca Avni Eola - Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2016
Ratings on Delectable
Matt 
I find this to be a knockout for the price. Great purity, expressive nose, complex palate and plenty of charm for an easy drop. The tannins have a nice presence, adding definition. Ripe and juicy black raspberry and black cherry notes, kirsch, crushed earth, struck rocks, violets and cinnamon spices. It certainly has a volcanic tone to it. There’s and slight undertone of savoriness and sweet wood that highlight the wine. Very nicely done. 35 WC 20% N oak.
I find this to be a knockout for the price. Great purity, expressive nose, complex palate and plenty of charm for an easy drop. The tannins have a nice presence, adding definition. Ripe and juicy black raspberry and black cherry notes, kirsch, crushed earth, struck rocks, violets and cinnamon spices. It certainly has a volcanic tone to it. There’s and slight undertone of savoriness and sweet wood that highlight the wine. Very nicely done. 35 WC 20% N oak.
9.2
Kiley Baker
Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC
First wine from this producer and it did not disappoint! Lovely, earthy Pinot Noir of substance. Excited to visit in a few weeks!
First wine from this producer and it did not disappoint! Lovely, earthy Pinot Noir of substance. Excited to visit in a few weeks!
8.9
Corey Zamora, CSW
Beautiful Pinot, there’s a tension in this bottle that’s terrific. Larry Stone and Dominique Lafon project.
Beautiful Pinot, there’s a tension in this bottle that’s terrific. Larry Stone and Dominique Lafon project.
9.4
Kai Wright
❤️❤️❤️
❤️❤️❤️
9.5Matt Perlman
There is really very little “Burgundian” about this despite the Francophile name and Dominique Lafon’s involvement. It’s a very nice middle of the road Oregon Pinot, showing plush red and blue fruit and some earth tones, restrained but with some flesh to it appropriate for the region and the vintage.
There is really very little “Burgundian” about this despite the Francophile name and Dominique Lafon’s involvement. It’s a very nice middle of the road Oregon Pinot, showing plush red and blue fruit and some earth tones, restrained but with some flesh to it appropriate for the region and the vintage.
8.8Sarah O'Kelley
Dark fruit & earth; nicely balanced.
Dark fruit & earth; nicely balanced.
8.9
Raul Puga
Wowza. So fresh and delicious at 7 years old
Wowza. So fresh and delicious at 7 years old
9.3James Gourley
Beautifully fragrant perfumy mushroomy nose. On the palate, the fruit is vibrant but a little tart for my taste. Nice length though. A good effort but could be a bit more seamless.
Beautifully fragrant perfumy mushroomy nose. On the palate, the fruit is vibrant but a little tart for my taste. Nice length though. A good effort but could be a bit more seamless.
9.2
RustyR
Wet earth baking spice with blackberry. Very good wine. Eucalyptus? Full flavor with a dense feel lingers
Wet earth baking spice with blackberry. Very good wine. Eucalyptus? Full flavor with a dense feel lingers
9.4
Rufus King
Pinot Noir, with medium tannin and nice notes of cherries and flowers, from Oregon at Urban Grape in the South End, Boston
Pinot Noir, with medium tannin and nice notes of cherries and flowers, from Oregon at Urban Grape in the South End, Boston
8.8
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