Morgen Long - Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2022 (750ml)
Price: $62.00
| Producer | Morgen Long |
| Country | USA |
| Region | Oregon |
| Subregion | Willamette Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 8668 |
| Size | 750ml |
Decanter: 96 Points
Seven different vineyards this is a true blend of the cellar. It's a glorious wine with smashed granite minerality smoky flint and grilled lemon peel. Cut Granny Smith apples bright mint and smoky lime flavours commence a parade of fruit and smoky stone the signature of Seth Morgen Long's approach to creating intense ethereal Chardonnays. ?This is the most important one that I make says Seth. ?This is my proposition of the Willamette Valley.? The assemblage of vineyards come and go. There are lots of volcanic soils and that Eola-Amity Hills spice; Seth believes it's the Valley's best Chardonnay appellation. Just under 30% new oak. 2022 was a challenging vintage owing to the loss of yields from frost. (Drink between 2024-2034)
dWine Advocate: 91-93 Points
I tasted the 2022 Chardonnay Willamette Valley from tank two months before it was due to be bottled. Grapes are sourced from vineyards across the appellation including Durant Blue Heron Farm Seven Springs X Omni and Witness Tree. The wine was matured for 12 months in 28% new French oak and six months in stainless steel. It has layered aromas of Meyer lemon honey almonds acacia crème fraîche and integrated flinty streaks. The light-bodied palate features understated fruit and generous floral perfume. Its textural grip is balanced by mouthwatering acidity and it has a long ethereal finish. 500 cases will be bottled. Published: Jul 03 2024
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