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In 2012 Evening Land’s general manager and Master Sommelier “guru” Larry Stone was the successful bidder of the highly prized 150 acre Janzen Farm, an extremely coveted and exceptional vineyard site across the road from Evening Land’s Seven Springs Vineyard in the heart of the  Eola-Amity Hills of Willamette Valley.  Three years later after the vineyard was established with low-impact, organic and biodynamic farming principles, Lingua Franca was co-founded by Larry and Dominique Lafon of white Burgundy fame. They soon hired Thomas Savre, a brilliant young winemaker with work experience at some of the best estates in Burgundy (including Domaine de la Romanee Conti and Dujac).

Please take a moment to click on the LINKS above to truly understand the extraordinary dynamics of this “team”, which has always been committed to farming and winemaking practices that respect the environment, believing that complex and undisturbed ecosystems help to create the most complex and seductive wines.

“Sleek and silky yet keenly structured, with a simmering backbone of mineral-tinged acidity framed by raspberry, cherry, forest floor and savory tea accents that build toward the dynamic finish. Drink now through 2034. 899 cases made.” 95 points, Wine Spectator (February 28, 2025).