Morgan Highland Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands 2023 (750ml)

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Producer	Morgan
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Monterey
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2023
Sku	11630
Size	750ml

 

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This focused, elegant chardonnay features aromas of lemon, pearberry, and baking spices, complemented by flavors of pineapple, lemon curd, and a hint of butterscotch on the palate. Incredibly food-friendly, the Highland Chardonnay is a perfect match for white fish, poultry, and light pasta dishes.

Located in the well-drained foothills above the Salinas Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation features perfect conditions for growing award-winning chardonnay. Nearby Monterey Bay’s ocean breezes cool the appellation, leading to a long growing season and gentle ripening.

With each vintage of Highland Chardonnay, we showcase the unique attributes of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. The 2023 cuvée includes 50% fruit from our certified organic Double L estate, with the balance from outstanding neighbors, including McIntyre and Tondré vineyards.

Pure and precise aromas of lemon zest, flint and orange blossoms. The palate is medium-bodied with tightly wound acidity supported by a creamy texture, giving notes of lime curd, almond meal and grapefruit. Citrus driven with a nicely integrated, underlying power.

White melon, crisp nectarine and apple slice aromas mare cut by sea salt on the cohesive nose of this bottling. There's a sharper, crystalline focus to the palate, where citrus edges cut into the warmer cantaloupe and tropical touches, with lively acidity throughout. -M.K.