Morgan Double L Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

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Vintage	2018
Style	White
Grape	Chardonnay

About this wine

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,