New Ratings from Wine Spectator: Top Marks for Lingua Franca, St. Innocent, and Patricia Green

We’re pleased to share the latest ratings from Wine Spectator, inclucing high marks for Lingua Franca, St. Innocent and Patricia Green.

 

94 Points – Lingua Franca Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills “The Plow” 2017 – Highly Recommended.

 

94 Points – St. Innocent Pinot Noir Willamette Valley “Ceras” 2016 – Impressively polished and structured, featuring pinpoint focus and layers of supple cherry, stony minerality and green tea flavors that take on richness and depth toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2028. — T.F.

 

93 Points – Patrica Green Pinot Noir Ribbon Ridge Estate Vineyard Wadenswil Block 2018 – Expressive rose petal and raspberry aromas lead to refined and polished flavors that take on richness and refined tannins on the long finish. Drink now through 2028. — T.F.

 

93 Points – Lingua Franca Pinot Noir Eola-Amity Hills “Mimi’s Mind” 2017 – This is all about structure, with an impressive core of bright acidity and finely groomed tannins, wrapped in pinpoint notes of raspberry, violet, and crushed stone. Needs time to bloom. Best from 2021 to 2029. — T.F.

 

93 Points – St. Innocent Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton Distric Shea Vineyard 2016 – A wine with harmony and presence, elegantly structured and expressive, with raspberry, rose petal and spiced tea notes that build tension toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2027. 920 cases made. — T.F.

 

92 Points – Patricia Green Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Balcombe Vineyard 2018 – Structure meets grace with vibrant raspberry, black tea and rose petal accents that build presence toward well-groomed tannins. Drink now through 2028. 468 cases made. — T.F.

 

92 Points – Patricia Green Willamette Valley Reserve 2018 – Offers refinement and presence, with expressive raspberry and pomegranate flavors, laced with fresh violet and orange blossom notes, building richness toward polished tannins. Drink now through 2027. 4,975 cases made. — T.F.