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Lingua Franca - Bunker Hill - Chardonnay
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Pale yellow-green color with a predominantly mineral aroma of flint, river stone, green apples, and green olives, later fresh herbs, lemon zest and yellow flowers emerge. On the palate it is precise and taught, with wet stone and saline notes, crisp green apples and thyme. The finish is persistent and firm, with a mouthwatering mineral quality. This is a vintage with finely chiseled features at Bunker Hill. Our Bunker Hill Estate Vineyard in the South Salem Hills and is the oldest source of fruit for any of our wines, having been planted in 1995 to CH76. It is among the earliest of the Dijon-clone plantings in Oregon, situated on the remnant of a pioneer farm.
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Provenance
- Type
- White
- Producer
- Lingua Franca
- Country
- USA
- Appellation
- Willamette Valley
- Region
- Oregon
Technical
- Vintage
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- Size
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- Serving
- 10° - 12° C
- Drinking window
Key characteristics
About this wine
Lingua Franca crafts elegant wines from the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley, a region renowned for producing refined Chardonnay with distinctive mineral character. The winery's commitment to sustainable, biodynamic farming practices reflects a deep respect for terroir and natural winemaking principles.
The Bunker Hill Chardonnay exemplifies the crisp, flinty character that defines this storied vineyard site. Expect bright citrus fruit balanced with herbaceous notes and a stony minerality that speaks to the volcanic soils of the Willamette Valley. At 13.5% alcohol, this white wine delivers elegant restraint and natural acidity, hallmarks of Oregon's cool-climate viticulture.
Pair this sophisticated Chardonnay with oysters, white fish, or herb-crusted chicken. Its mineral-driven profile and crisp finish make it an excellent aperitif wine, equally at home at the table or enjoyed on its own.
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Region
Oregon
Oregon's wine industry centers primarily in the Willamette Valley, located between the Cascade Range and the Coast Range in the northwestern part of the state. The region gained international recognition beginning in the 1960s…
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Appellation
Willamette Valley
The Willamette Valley is Oregon's most significant wine-producing region, established as an American Viticultural Area in 1983. Located in northwestern Oregon between the Coast Range and Cascade Mountains, the valley extends…
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