Lingua Franca, Avni Pinot Noir Brut Zero shimmering purple

shimmering purple

which resulted in high skin-to-juice ratios

2004 and 2005 Monfortinos

I suspect it will be all of those things again in a number of years

A relatively high-toned nose speaks of complex and overtly spicy red pinot fruit that displays soft earth nuances

Lingua Franca, Avni Pinot Noir Brut Zero shimmering purpleDeep red. A complex bouquet evokes fresh dark berries, candied rose, smoky minerals and black pepper. Juicy, subtly sweet and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry, raspberry and floral pastille flavors that turn deeper and spicier as the wine opens up. Closes smoky, juicy and quite long, with youthfully firm tannins contributing grip and focus. Josh Raynolds