ABOUT

in the heart of the Eola-Amity Hills
of the Willamette Valley

300-foot elevation gain boasting
favorable Nekia, Gelderman, and Jory soils

US

Acquisition

Of the Land

At precisely 4 pm on December 31st, 2012, Larry completed this once-in-a-lifetime acquisition. The Janzen Farm, sought after for over 40 years by the finest names in Oregon winemaking, was now in his hands to develop.

Low-Impact

Farming

Following low-impact, organic, and biodynamic farming principles under the guidance of dear friend and renowned regenerative viticulturist Mimi Casteel, our estate vineyard was planted with different combinations of rootstock and budwood to reflect the varying soil conditions within the vineyard. 

Eye-Catching

Quality

The exceptional fruit produced from this land showcased unparalleled purity and elegance, capturing the attention of esteemed white wine producer Dominique Lafon. 

The Legacy

Begins

Widely respected as one of the top winemakers in Burgundy, Dominique Lafon took notice of this exceptional vineyard site and joined Larry Stone, alongside winemaking protégé Thomas Savre, to craft uniquely expressive wines harnessing the unique terroir of Oregon.

Ideal

Location

The Willamette Valley is an ideal location to grow Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Its average seasonal temperatures, long daylight hours in the summer months, and total annual rainfall resemble the conditions in Burgundy, where the fruit attains uncontested perfection. All of our work is guided by respect for the environment, encouraging healthy diversity of life around and among us.

Paying homage to Larry’s vision of unifying people from every culture through wine, we would be known as Lingua Franca.

(n) lin·gua fran·ca

(1): a universal language used to connect people of diverse backgrounds.

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