Morgan Winery was founded in 1982 by Dan and Donna Lee,and is committed to making elegant, refined wines from the finest Santa Lucia Highlands and Monterey vineyards.
The winery's own Double L Vineyard is in the northern section of the Santa Lucia Highlands sub-appellation of Monterey. This organically farmed site has 45 acres currently producing fine Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah. Considered to be the "Cote d'Or" of California, these Santa Lucia Highlands hillside vineyards are in a prime location for the production of cool weather varietals. Organic farming of Double L ensures the purest expression of terroir. Notable neighbors include Sleepy Hollow, Mer et Soleil, Rosella's and Garys' vineyards. The first Double L crop was harvested in the fall of 1999.
The wines are currently being made by Gianni Abate, who comes to Morgan Winery from the Robert Mondavi Corp. on the Central Coast. His experiences on the Central Coast have taught him to balance the science and the art of winemaking. He has a tremendous palate, which is necessary to produce world-class wines.
The Winery is located in Salinas, where traditional winemaking techniques, combined with modern technology, allow Morgan to bottle wines that are distinct examples of the winegrowing regions from which the fruit comes, as well as the natural characteristics of the fruit itself.
Farming Practice:Practicing Organic
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California » Santa Lucia Highlands
Wine Enthusiast 93 A strongly mineral kick of wet slate meets with apple peels, marmalade, toast and wool on the nose of this bottling. The palate
California » Santa Lucia Highlands
Wine Enthusiast 88 Very restrained on the nose, this bottling shows light aromas of honeysuckle, blanched almond and lemon rinds. There is good tension on the
"Our Sauvignon Blanc is a proprietary blending of the Sauvignon Musque and classic Sauvignon Blanc clones. Sauvignon Musque is a cultivar that we prize for
Wine Advocate 90 "The 2012 Chardonnay Highland Santa Lucia Highlands is a barrel-fermented effort that saw 25% new French oak. It exhibits classy peach, pineapple
Wine Spectator 90 "Tight and well-structured, with vibrant acidity and minerally, taut and crisp wild berry and raspberry notes that are clean and nuanced. Ends with
"The “Twelve Clones” Pinot Noir is drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, including Morgan’s own organically farmed “Double L” estate
Wine Spectator 91 "Fresh and lively, with attractive floral, honeydew and honeysuckle scents that are pure, ripe and refreshing on the palate, with a mix of
Wine Spectator 89 A smooth, graceful style, with ripe, intense pear, vanilla, cream and yellow apple flavors, picking up cedary tones and lemon character on a
Wine Enthusiast 96 "This low production barrel selection from Morgan's Double L Vineyard is one of the best Chards of the vintage. Has everything Double L
Wine Spectator 88 "Fresh and snappy, offering lively green apple, pear and floral scents, with vibrant acidity that gives this a cleansing aftertaste. Drink now through
Robert Parker 90 "My favorite Morgan white is the 2004 Chardonnay Metallico, a stainless steel-fermented and aged effort offering plenty of white peach, honeyed citrus, and
4 bottles remaining Wine Spectator 92 "Intense and concentrated, with a wide range of complex flavors, highlighted by cream, vanilla, fig and melon notes that are elegant
"Release Date Winter 2004 Sizes 750ml Appellations Santa Lucia Highlands Production 500 cases"
"Cotes du Crow's is sourced primarily from the San Lucas and Arroyo Seco appellations of Monterey. Morgan sources the Syrah and Grenache for the 07
Wine Spectator 92 WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 83 "Well-crafted, tight and structured, with firm, gripping tannins keeping the zesty, tart wild berry, blackberry and date-nut
"Metallico is Chardonnay in its purest form, without an overlay of oak to mask any of its fruit expression. The aromatics, intense fruit character and
Wine Advocate 90 "An impressive Chardonnay that represents a solid value, the 2011 Chardonnay Highland has an understated elegance and richness that emerges with time in
"Our Sauvignon Blanc is a proprietary blend of classic Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musqué and Semillon. The classic Sauvignon Blanc clone offers typical sweet grass flavors
" Cotes du Crow’s is sourced primarily from the San Lucas and Arroyo Seco appellations of Monterey. Morgan sources the Syrah and Grenache for the
Wine Spectator 90 "Pure and ripe, offering juicy notes of honeydew melon, ginger, spice and nectarine, ending with a sustained finish that echoes the core fruit
"THE PLACE The “Twelve Clones” Pinot Noir is drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, including Morgan’s own organically farmed “Double L”
Wine Enthusiast 89 Editor's Choice "This is Morgan’s basic Sauvignon Blanc, but its qualities extend far beyond the appellation and price. It’s vibrant in acidity, with rich,
Vinous Media 90 "Bright ruby-red. Primary dark berry and cherry scents unfold slowly to show peppery spice, cola and mocha elements. Fleshy and seamless in the
" Our Sauvignon Blanc is a proprietary blend of classic Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musqué, Semillon, and Albarino. The classic Sauvignon Blanc clone offers typical sweet
Wine Advocate 89 "A solid value that has a Chablis-like minerality and oyster-shell quality, the 2013 Chardonnay Metallico gives up pretty lime and citrus fruit in