Lingua Franca 2018 Tongue in Cheek Pinot Noir 750ml

Deep garnet. Expansive cherry and red currant scents, along with hints of botanical herbs and candied flowers. Juicy and penetrating in the mouth, offering black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that take a sweeter turn through the back half. Finishes very long and subtly chewy, with repeating florality and sneaky, framing tannins. All destemmed fruit; 20% new French oak.

Score: 93 points -- Josh Reynolds, Vinous, 2022