2021 Morgan Winery Double L Vineyard Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, USA (750ml)

WINEMAKER’S NOTES:

The grapes were picked when the flavor and acid balance was optimal, thenhand-sorted and gently pressed to yield the highest quality juice. The juicewas fermented in 35% new French oak. Full malolactic and lees stirring wereconducted to obtain a medium plus body, balanced by fresh acidity.Notes of lemon blossom, caramel, and baking spices are echoed on thepalate by lemon curd, salted toffee, and toasted coconut. One of the finestfood wines, the Double L Chardonnay will pair wonderfully with seafood andpoultry dishes, as well as a buttery steak.

TASTING NOTES:

Blanched almond, lemon zest and warm buttercream aromas invite the nose into this bottling. The palate is pithy in texture and flavor, as flavors of lemon glaze and nectarine meet with almond and ripe pear.

– Wine Enthusiast, 91 pts.