Morgen Long Koosah Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 2023

A stunning single vineyard Chardonnay from Seth Morgen Long, one of Oregon’s most dedicated specialists in the variety. Sourced from the high elevation, organically farmed Koosah Vineyard, this wine reflects steep slopes, rocky volcanic basalt soils and the cooling influence of Pacific winds. The 2023 vintage is exceptionally focused, opening with green apple, lemon oil and fresh citrus, layered with dusty sage, wet stone and subtle flinty reduction. The palate combines impressive concentration and texture with vibrant acidity, salty minerality and a remarkably long, savory finish. Aged in French oak before additional time in stainless steel, it balances richness with precision and tension. A serious, age-worthy Oregon Chardonnay with the energy and site expression to captivate Burgundy lovers.

"Seth began working with the Koosah Vineyard in 2021. The 2023 Chardonnay Koosah Vineyard is bright yellow in color and shows exceptional detail in its notes of green apples, lime oil, and salty earth. It amplifies everything found in the Willamette cuvée, yet with more tension and laser-focused persistence without austerity. Seth attributes the clarity and focus to working with Damy barrels with a longer and lighter toast, which seems to melt into the wine's fabric seamlessly. Expect this to drink well for 12-15 years." Jeb Dunnuck  96