Product Overview
Winery's Notes
"Nearly 32% of the 2022 Avni Pinot Noir comes from selected blocks of the Lingua Franca Estate. The remaining 68% comes from our best neighboring vineyards in the Eola-Amity Hills, including Hope Well- elevating the complexity while retaining the round, savory character of this cuvée, but also from the South Salem Hills to Yamhill-Carlton. 2022 will count among the most regionally representative we have ever made.
Hand-harvested, sorted and destemmed, the grapes were fed bin by bin (not pumped) into medium and large sized stainless steel and cement fermenting tanks and then spontaneously fermented with wild yeast. 10% of the fruit for Avni Pinot Noir 2022 was not destemmed and went whole cluster into airtight tanks. The wines aged in 27% new and 73% old French oak barriques for 12 months and 4 in tank as the final assemblage prior to bottling.
Avni 2022 PN is focused and flavorful, yet harmonious and balanced, with an overlying elegance and velvety mouthfeel. Red fruits dominate the flavor profile with some Black Cherry, spice, black tea, fresh herbs, and a hint of Black Cherry, tar and rose petal, finishing with a round texture. It is versatile, pairing well with hot smoked salmon and roasted poultry, even grilled meats."
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Appellation: Willamette Valley AVA
Aging: 12 months in French oak barriques (27% new) and 4 months in tank
Winemakers: Thomas Savre, Joe Ferris, Dominique Lafon (consulting winemaker)
94 Points, "Highly Recommended" - Wine Spectator
"Dynamic and precise, this features a core of steely acidity that frames expressive flavors of raspberry and guava, laced with crushed stone, forest floor and dusky spice notes that gather tension and richness toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2033. 18,000 cases made." -TF, 2/28/25
91 Points - Vinous
"A mass of cherry-berry fruits, violet and lavender tones introduce the 2022 Pinot Noir Avni. This possesses a lovely energy, with liquid florals and ripe wild berries cascading throughout. Brisk acidity maintains fantastic balance as the 2022 leaves a crunchy staining of minerality and edgy tannins that add youthful tension." -EG, May/2024
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"Strawberries drizzled in dark chocolate share the aromatic spotlight with violets, saline and earthy oregano. A balanced wine, with velvety tannins, chipper acidity and flavors of raspberries, rosemary and hazelnuts. A smooth, round and enjoyable mouthfeel seals the deal." -MA, 12/1/23
