Morgan Winery
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
Morgan 'Highland' Chardonnay 2017
$18.95 $24.00
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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
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2017
$28.95 $33.60
1bCalifornia » Santa Lucia Highlands
Wine Enthusiast 93 Snappy raspberry and sweet hibiscus aromas are layered with dewy herbs on the fresh nose of this bottling. The palate is both high
Morgan 'Cotes du Crows’ Red Blend 2017
$14.95 $17.60
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
Morgan 'Highland' Chardonnay 2016
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
Morgan 'Monterey' Sauvignon Blanc 2015
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
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2015
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
Morgan 'Highland' Chardonnay 2015
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
Morgan 'Metallico' Chardonnay 2015
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
Morgan 'Monterey' Sauvignon Blanc 2014
" Our Sauvignon Blanc is a proprietary blend of classic Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musqué, Semillon, and Albarino. The classic Sauvignon Blanc clone offers typical sweet
Morgan 'Metallico' Chardonnay 2014
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
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2014
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
Morgan 'Highland' Chardonnay 2014
Wine Enthusiast 93 "An amazing wine for less than $30, this bottling by veteran Winemaker Dan Lee starts with tightly wound aromas of dried yogurt, Meyer
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2013
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
Morgan 'Monterey' Sauvignon Blanc 2013
" Our Sauvignon Blanc is a proprietary blend of classic Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musqué, Semillon, and Albarino. The classic Sauvignon Blanc clone offers typical sweet
Morgan 'Metallico' Chardonnay 2013
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
Morgan 'Highland' Chardonnay 2013
Vinous Media 90 "Light yellow-gold. Smoky and spicy on the nose, displaying ripe citrus and orchard fruit aromas and flavors and a suggestion of candied ginger.
Morgan 'Highland' Chardonnay 2012
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
Morgan 'Metallico' Chardonnay 2012
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
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2012
"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”
Morgan 'Monterey' Sauvignon Blanc 2012
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,
Morgan 'Twelve Clones' Pinot Noir 2011
"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
Morgan 'Metallico' Chardonnay 2011
"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
Morgan 'Santa Lucia' Chardonnay 2011
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
Morgan 'Monterey' Sauvignon Blanc 2011
"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
Morgan Sauvignon Blanc 2010
"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