Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2023

Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2023

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As Seth refines his vineyard sources and further defines his stylistic preferences, the wines that benefit the most are his blends. So it only logical that this would be—IS—his best Willamette Valley blend yet.

The Black Label is great but this is a major step up, according to Seth and to me. In fact the Black Label's existence in the lineup allows the Willamette Valley to excel—Seth is able to select even better barrels to frame his Willamette Valley ideal. It is shaped differently—the complexion of aromatics, the structure, the direction of it is amped and lengthened. Seth finds wet stones, white spices, lemon balm, spearmint, Key lime curd, and Meyer lemon oil; I find deliciousness flourishing.

Vineyards: 
36% Blue Heron Farm, Willamette Valley
24% Durant, Dundee Hills 
9% von Oehsen, Eola Amity Hills 
9% Yamhill, Yamhill-Carlton 
8% Koosah, Eola Amity Hills 
6% Temperance Hill, Eola Amity Hills
5% Witness Tree, Eola Amity Hills
3% X Omni, Eola Amity Hills

2022 vintage notes

96 points Decanter: "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." 


 

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