"The Chers Amis from Lingua Franca is from a non-estate vineyard in the Eola Amity Hills, and it shows brilliant minerality and juicy citrus pulp. Aromas of sea breeze, salted lemon rind and dried white flowers. The palate shows concentrated notes of lemon balm, nectarine skin and brilliant saline minerality that carries the finish."
— Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter94
"The 2022 Chardonnay Chers Amis opens in the glass to reveal a floral bouquet with aromas of quince, jasmine, and salted lime, spiced with vanilla bean. The palate reveals a more richly textured wine that has a bit more immediacy, with a lovely, rounded feel, although it remains weightless, with a long finish. It is another fantastic wine in the range from Lingua Franca, with a suggestion of decadence that should cast a wide net for enjoyment. 152 cases were produced, and the wine is reserved exclusively for the winery's club membership. Drink 2025-2035."
— Jeb Dunnuck94
"The 2022 'Chers Amis' comes from a site near their estate vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. This is wonderfully flinty and mineral-laden on the mouth, reveling in its lemon oil, oyster shell and bright melon fruit flavors. Medium to full-bodied with pastry crust accents, enjoy this outstanding wine now and over the next ten years to come. Drink 2024-2034"
— Dr. Owen Bargreen93
"The nose is bright and lifted, offering aromas of orange blossom, lime curd and mineral river stones. The palate is medium-bodied with energetic acidity, giving notes of nectarine, grapefruit pith and lemon balm. Tight and focused with underlying power. Drink or hold."
— James Suckling
"Rich and seductive in feel, with a lovely swath of loamy-edged steeped plum and blackberry compote flavors, backed with flashes of anise and sweet bay leaf. A loamy edge extends nicely in lockstep with the fruit on the finish. Textbook Oakville Cabernet. Best from 2022 through 2034. 9,791 cases made."
— J.M., Wine Spectator, October 31, 2021
"The Chers Amis from Lingua Franca is from a non-estate vineyard in the Eola Amity Hills, and it shows brilliant minerality and juicy citrus pulp. Aromas of sea breeze, salted lemon rind and dried white flowers. The palate shows concentrated notes of lemon balm, nectarine skin and brilliant saline minerality that carries the finish."
— Jonathan Cristaldi, Decanter94
"The 2022 Chardonnay Chers Amis opens in the glass to reveal a floral bouquet with aromas of quince, jasmine, and salted lime, spiced with vanilla bean. The palate reveals a more richly textured wine that has a bit more immediacy, with a lovely, rounded feel, although it remains weightless, with a long finish. It is another fantastic wine in the range from Lingua Franca, with a suggestion of decadence that should cast a wide net for enjoyment. 152 cases were produced, and the wine is reserved exclusively for the winery's club membership. Drink 2025-2035."
— Jeb Dunnuck94
"The 2022 'Chers Amis' comes from a site near their estate vineyard in the Eola-Amity Hills AVA. This is wonderfully flinty and mineral-laden on the mouth, reveling in its lemon oil, oyster shell and bright melon fruit flavors. Medium to full-bodied with pastry crust accents, enjoy this outstanding wine now and over the next ten years to come. Drink 2024-2034"
— Dr. Owen Bargreen93
"The nose is bright and lifted, offering aromas of orange blossom, lime curd and mineral river stones. The palate is medium-bodied with energetic acidity, giving notes of nectarine, grapefruit pith and lemon balm. Tight and focused with underlying power. Drink or hold."
— James Suckling
"Wonderful aromas of fresh herbs, such as sage and mint. Currants. Extremely aromatic. Full body. Fantastic tension and focus. Reminds me of the 1974. Really exceptional. Gorgeous. Cool and sleek."
— James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 14, 202092
"Very solid, with a direct beam of steeped black currant and plum fruit, carried by hits of loam and black licorice. A loamy note mingles with the fruit through the broad finish, while light herb and singed alder hints check in. Best from 2021 through 2031."
— J.M., Wine Spectator, November 15, 2020
