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2017 Lingua Franca Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay

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October 8, 2023 - $46

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RATINGS

93The Wine Advocate

…scented of warm peaches, quince, almonds, hay and earth with notes of pie spice, white flowers and crushed shell. The light to medium-bodied palate begins precise and minerally before fleshing out to nutty nuances, zooming in again for a long, bright, juicy finish.

93Wine Enthusiast

Sleek and perfectly honed, it's a mix of green apple, melon and papaya, all lightly ripened but in proportion. It finishes with a burst of buttery toast.

92Wine Spectator

A sleek and lovely white, with delicately expressive pear and apple flavors, laced with notes of river stone and wild flowers.

REGION

United States, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

Dundee Hills AVA is in Yamhill County, and it is entirely contained within the Willamette Valley AVA, Oregon’s best known appellation. Dundee Hills is about 30 miles southwest of Portland, and has 1,300 vineyard acres. It was awarded AVA status in 2004 and, like much of Oregon, is known for Pinot Noir. Several of Oregon’s 20th century wine pioneers established their vineyards and wineries in Dundee Hills, adding to its status as a region long-recognized for producing high quality, iconic Oregon wines. Eyrie Vineyards, Erath Winery and Sokol Blosser remain some of Oregon’s most celebrated producers, and all were founded in what is now Dundee Hills in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.