Lingua Franca
Lingua Franca operates in Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills, a subregion of the Willamette Valley known for cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The winery's portfolio centers on these two varieties, which thrive in the region's marginal ripening conditions and volcanic soils. La Belle Pinot Noir and Novo Vivo Pinot Noir represent the winery's work with the signature red grape, while Inspiras Chardonnay showcases the white. All three have been assessed by Decanter, Wine Advocate, and Wine Enthusiast. The Eola-Amity Hills' diurnal temperature swings and extended growing season encourage the development of aromatic complexity and structural balance in both varieties—hallmarks of the region's finest expressions.
Critics
Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast