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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Wine Enthusiast 94 “Bright aromas of pomegranate, orange peel, pepper and sea salt show on the nose of this clonal combination. Zesty, energetic flavors of lemon
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Wine Enthusiast 94 "Toasted macadamia nut, baked peach, coconut and sea salt aromas make for a heady entry to the nose. The palate is cut by
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Wine Enthusiast 91 “This always satisfying blend of 62% Grenache, 29% Syrah, 5% Tempranillo and 4% Cinsault begins with aromas of dark-cherry compote, root beer and
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Wine Spectator 92 "Decadently spiced, with accents of roasted hazelnut and caramel to the well-knit baked apple and pear tart flavors. Dried mango hints
Wine Enthusiast 91 "Fresh aromas of plumeria and jasmine float over the hints of papaya on this tropical-scented bottling, which stays in a tight balance. There's
Wine Enthusiast 93 “Rounded aromas of Asian pear and soft peach are cut by sharp grapefruit pith and chalk on the vibrant and very fresh
Wine Enthusiast 94 "Bright aromas of pomegranate, orange peel, pepper and sea salt show on the nose of this clonal combination. Zesty, energetic flavors of lemon
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Wine Enthusiast 92 Layers of baked berry, pie crust and star anise show on the nose of this clonal combination. Its clean and direct on the
Wine Enthusiast 92 This blend of 66 Grenache, 31 Syrah and 3 Tempranillo is slightly effervescent in the glass at this young age, delivering aromas of
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Wine Enthusiast 92 "Stony aromas of crisp nectarine, taut pear and chalk cut through the nose on this bottling. The palate is texturally engaging, fresh and
Wine Enthusiast 91 "This is a brilliantly bright and fresh bottling, starting with lime-zest, crushed stone and cut grass aromas. The palate is zesty and zippy,
Wine Enthusiast 93 “Fresh and subtle aromas of raspberry, roasted tomato and a hint of basil pop on the nose of this bottling. There's a vibrant
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Anthony Dias Blue 95 Smooth and crisp with an exceptionally tangy style; pure, racy, long, and lively with a backdrop of elegant, subtle flavors. Lovely and
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Anthony Dias Blue 92 Bright peach nose with a smooth texture; juicy with tangy cherries and vivacious acidity; long, balanced, and totally delicious. Wine Enthusiast 91 Snappy raspberry
Wine Enthusiast 91 "This mix of 56 Grenache, 37 Syrah and 7 Tempranillo is extra-fresh upon opening the twist-top bottle, showing aromas of raspberry, sagebrush and
Wine Enthusiast 96 "Aromas of crushed rosebuds and carnations mix with intense raspberry and a touch of eucalyptus on the nose of this single-vineyard expression
Pinotfile 95 "Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. This wine has more of the steely minerality that many Chardonnay aficionados relish. Aromas of
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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
TASTING NOTES The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc features aromas of lemon balm, guava, and citrus blossom. Flavors of key lime and grapefruit with a hint of grass
Vinous Media 91 "Vivid red. Lively, highly perfumed red berry, Asian spice and potpourri scents are complicated by hints of allspice and white pepper. Silky and
The Tasting Panel 93 “Golden color; smooth, vanilla and spiced nose; silky and lush with toasty new oak and rich pear and juicy citrus fruit; elegant
Wine Enthusiast 93 Editor's Choice "This is a stainless steel bottling done right. Citrusy aromas of lime peel, orange pith, just-ripe Asian pear and a flash of
" 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 88 "The 2014 Chardonnay Metallico Unoaked (first made in 2001) offers classy notes of lemon curd, white flowers, melon and even some tropical notes
Vinous Media 90 "Brilliant red. Zesty, spice-accented red berries and fresh flowers on the fragrant nose and in the mouth. Juicy and tightly focused; a hint