2016 Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay Willamette Valley Sparkling juicy raspberry and lemon zest

juicy raspberry and lemon zest

pressed and rested in tank for one day to settle and then a natural fermentation and full MLF before a year in French puncheons (20% new) and a tightening stint back in tank before a light filter and bottling

The combination of Zinfandel with Petite Sirah

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2016 Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay Willamette Valley Sparkling juicy raspberry and lemon zestWinemaker Notes The aroma is complex with layers of mineral, smoke, herbs. The wine is silky, racy and complex on the palate. A lasting finish of citrus, pear, and white flowers concludes with flinty, mouthwatering minerality. "Avni 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 Dundee,