delivering aromas of ripe fruit
with the wine aged for two years—80% in old barrels and 20% in cement eggs
followed by extreme summer heat before February rains delayed harvest
lush flavors balanced by remarkable restraint and elegance
Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay 2023 Natural Wine delivering aromas of ripe fruitThe 2023 Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay (EolaAmity Hills, Oregon) is bright and layered: lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and jasmine glide over a cool, stony core. The palate is precise and silky with vibrant acidity, subtle flint, and a long, salinemineral finishan elegant, energizing white wine crafted for nuance and refreshment. Vinification & Winemaking Handharvested fruit is gently pressed, fermented with native yeasts, and raised with a