La Crema Chardonnay Monterey 2022 vs Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £25.99 | £25.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | La Crema | — |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
La Crema Chardonnay Monterey 2022
La Crema Monterey Chardonnay is a sustainable, vineyard-certified wine that showcases the unique coastal terroir and climate of Monterey, California. Vinification Grapes were gently pressed and allowed to settle for 24 hours before racking to barrel for fermentation. The wine was aged on lees for 5–6 months, with monthly stirring to enhance texture and complexity. Winemaker comments On the nose, the wine displays aromas of grilled pineapple, Asian pear, tangerine, and papaya. The palate reveals flavours of white peach, Anjou pear, Key lime, and honeydew melon, complemented by subtle barrel spice and a hint of riverstone minerality. Balanced acidity carries through to a long, refreshing finish. Food match Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta, or fresh salads. Grape Chardonnay 100%
Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay is a beautifully crafted, cool‑climate Chardonnay from one of the most celebrated sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands. The Double L Vineyard named for the “ Double Luck ” of the Morgan family sits on breezy, fog‑kissed slopes where organic farming, low yields and meticulous canopy management allow the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly. The result is a Chardonnay that balances richness with precision, combining vibrant coastal freshness with layered texture and complexity. Fermented and aged in a thoughtful mix of French oak and stainless steel, it showcases both purity of fruit and refined structure. Why You’ll Love It This is California Chardonnay with poise and generous yet never heavy, polished yet full of character. It captures the essence of the Santa Lucia Highlands: cool‑climate energy, mineral tension and beautifully integrated oak. If you love Chardonnay that marries elegance with depth, this wine delivers in every way. Meet the Producer Morgan Winery, founded by Dan and Donna Lee in the early 1980s, is a benchmark producer in Monterey County. Their commitment to sustainable and organic farming, combined with a focus on expressing vineyard identity, has earned them a reputation for producing some of the region’s most distinctive wines. The Double L Vineyard is their crown jewel, certified organic and meticulously farmed to highlight its unique coastal terroir. Production Grapes are hand‑harvested at optimal ripeness from select blocks within the Double L Vineyard. After gentle pressing, the juice undergoes fermentation in a combination of French oak barrels and stainless‑steel tanks, using both native and cultured yeasts. Ageing on the lees with periodic stirring adds texture and complexity, while the restrained use of new oak ensures balance and finesse. Tasting Notes Aromas of citrus blossom, ripe pear, lemon curd and baked apple unfold alongside hints of toasted hazelnut and subtle spice. The palate is silky and layered,
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