Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay, Oregon, USA 2024

A remarkable expression of Oregon Chardonnay from Seth Morgen Long, whose singular focus on the variety has made him one of the region’s most exciting specialists. The 2024 is a complex blend drawn from 11 vineyards across the Willamette Valley, combining distinctive site character with Morgen Long’s signature precision and mineral intensity. Aromas of lemon oil, salted lime, ginger blossom and fresh mint lead into a beautifully textured palate of citrus, orchard fruit and wet stone. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in French oak before additional time in stainless steel, it balances subtle richness with razor-sharp acidity and a long, saline finish.

"The 2024 Chardonnay Willamette Valley is a huge cross section of wines and offers a kaleidoscope of fruit from many of the region's top sites. Over the past several years, they have been seeking out more marine sedimentary vineyards. A bright yellow hue, the wine has a touch more reduction than the vintage expression, with notes of lime, apricot, fresh orchard fruit, and floral perfume. Full-bodied, it has terrific texture and depth without weight, with impressive underlying complexity, a long finish, and a beautifully approachable feel. This is a fabulous step up from the black label bottling and can be enjoyed over the coming decade." Jeb Dunnuck 95