capturing the cool‑climate precision of Frankland River Grenache rosé
Candied peel aromatics
and subtle oak toast
mocha oak and persistent tannin structure
one of the best in the past decade
Au Bon Climat Lingua Franca Oregon Pinot Noir Riedel capturing the cool‑climate precision ofThe palate is silky, savoury, and quietly powerful, opening with red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry lifted by fresh, mediumhigh acidity that gives the wine real Oregon tension. Tannins are fine, chalky, and gently firm, offering more structure than ABCs California bottlings. The midpalate shows rose petal, dried herbs, forest floor, and subtle spice, with a coolclimate mineral thread running beneath the red fruit. The finish is long, focused,