{"title":"Lingua Franca","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Universal Wine Language in Oregon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Name “Lingua Franca\" is a universal language that can bring people from diverse backgrounds together sharing a moment of pleasure. Lingua Franca, named after the Franks, was a universal language in the Middle Ages that could be understood by all and was used along the trade routes. It was the language of diplomacy and brought people together from diverse cultures. Lingua Franca also means to \"speak frankly,\" directly, just as our wines aim to speak directly of their terroir, their place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lingua-franca-avni-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Lingua Franca Avni Pinot Noir 2022","description":"","brand":"Lingua Franca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41282738683984,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/Lingua-Franca-Avni-Pinot-Noir-2017.png?v=1715683164"},{"product_id":"lingua-franca-the-plow-pinot-noir-2022","title":"Lingua Franca The Plow Pinot Noir 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eLingua Franca The Plow Pinot Noir 2022 opens with red\/black cherry, pomegranate, rose, and forest herbs over a stony core. The palate is silky and vibrant, framed by bright acidity and fine tannins, finishing long and mineral—refined yet energetic Oregon red wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted with a Burgundian touch—selective picking, thoughtful whole‑cluster inclusion, native‑yeast fermentations, and measured élevage in French oak—to balance purity, finesse, and savory spice while preserving freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom select Eola–Amity Hills blocks in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, where cool Pacific breezes and volcanic soils yield lifted aromatics, tension, and graceful structure—signature traits of top Willamette Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Master Sommelier Larry Stone with Dominique Lafon and David Honig, Lingua Franca champions terroir‑first Pinot Noir through meticulous farming and minimalist cellar work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable Critics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Steely and vivid, with bright acidity and stony minerality…” — Wine Spectator, on the 2022 The Plow Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast duck with cherry jus, miso‑glazed salmon, or wild mushroom risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lingua Franca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41306592542800,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/LinguaFrancaThePlowPinotNoir2022.png?v=1755770415"},{"product_id":"lingua-franca-estate-chardonnay-2023","title":"Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 Lingua Franca Estate Chardonnay (Eola‑Amity Hills, Oregon) is bright and layered: lemon zest, green apple, white peach, and jasmine glide over a cool, stony core. The palate is precise and silky with vibrant acidity, subtle flint, and a long, saline‑mineral finish—an elegant, energizing white wine crafted for nuance and refreshment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVinification \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand‑harvested fruit is gently pressed, fermented with native yeasts, and raised with a Burgundian sensibility in mostly neutral French oak and partial stainless steel. Extended lees aging adds texture and polish while preserving clarity, tension, and site expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstate parcels in wind‑cooled Eola‑Amity Hills deliver citrus purity and focus. Volcanic Jory and related basaltic soils contribute saline drive and fine structure, translating terroir into a poised, mineral signature typical of top Oregon Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded by Master Sommelier Larry Stone with Dominique Lafon and David Honig, Lingua Franca unites meticulous farming and minimalist winemaking to showcase Oregon Chardonnay of precision, balance, and age‑worthy finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairing:\u003c\/strong\u003e halibut with lemon‑butter, truffled roast chicken, or oyster mushrooms with thyme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lingua Franca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41306649657424,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/files\/LinguaFrancaEstateChardonnay2023.png?v=1755771186"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/8188\/2960\/collections\/Lingua-Franca-logo.png?v=1715598030","url":"https:\/\/lyndhorstwine.com\/collections\/lingua-franca.oembed","provider":"Lyndhurst Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}