Lingua Franca Mimi's Mind Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir Oregon 2023 Rated 96JD

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Jeb Dunnuck Review
Rated 96
Named after Mimi Casteel of Hope Well, the 2023 Pinot Noir Mimi's Mind has a deeper profile and pours a ruby red color. Boasting lush notes of sage, forest earth, black cherries, and wildflowers, it's a structured red with a medium to full-bodied frame and offers more power in the range while remaining elegant. It has some grip through the finish, but I see this one improving over time and drinking its best over the next 15-20 years.

Lingua Franca Mimi's Mind Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir Oregon 2023

A deeply expressive, site-specific Pinot Noir, Lingua Franca Mimi's Mind 2023 captures the tension, minerality, and aromatic precision that define the Eola-Amity Hills.
Layered, elegant, and finely textured, it's one of the estate's most contemplative and terroir-driven bottlings.

Key Details

• Producer: Lingua Franca
• Vineyard: Mimi's Mind (Estate)
• Region: Eola-Amity Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
• Category: Pinot Noir
• ABV: 14%
• Style: Mineral, aromatic, refined

Tasting Notes

• Red cherry, pomegranate, and wild strawberry
• Rose petal, dried herbs, and subtle spice
• Mineral tension with cool-climate precision
• Silky tannins and a long, lifted finish

Profile & Craft

• Estate fruit from one of Lingua Franca's most expressive sites
• Native fermentation for purity and aromatic complexity
• French oak aging for finesse and subtle structure
• A flagship bottling showcasing Eola-Amity Hills terroir

Serving & Pairing

• Serve at 55-60°F
• Pairs with duck, salmon, mushroom dishes, and soft cheeses
• Excellent for both immediate drinking and mid-term cellaring
• A thoughtful, elegant Pinot Noir ideal for refined occasions