Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Willamette Valley
Alcohol %
13.00
2022 Lingua Franca Avni Chardonnay
The 2022 Avni Chardonnay opens with graceful layers of mineral, citrus, white flowers, and spice on the nose. On the palate, it is vibrant and beautifully balanced, with a round texture and a clean, lingering finish. Labor-intensive barrel fermentation and aging, together with a spontaneous malolactic fermentation, gently soften the region’s natural acidity. Subtle notes of lemon peel, green apple, and river stone mingle with a delicate hint of pear and quince, offering remarkable nuance and finesse.
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
The 2022 Avni Chardonnay is sourced from multiple vineyards in the region, focusing on fruit grown on shallow volcanic soils. Sources include vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills and near Lingua Franca’s Bunker Hill Estate Vineyard, as well as from selected vineyards in the Chehalem Mountains, Yamhill Carlton, and from a unique site in the Van Duzer Corridor with marine sediments.
Production Notes
Whole cluster pressed with 2.5% crushed prior to pressing, settled in tank for 24 hours on average, barrel fermented with wild yeast and then aged in a combination of 26% new, 600-liter puncheons, 74% neutral large wooden casks and old French oak puncheons and barriques for 11 months sur lie. Primary and malolactic fermentation were spontaneous and completed in each barrel. The wines were then put back in closed tanks with their lees for six months prior to bottling.
