Morgen Long X Omni Vineyard Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, USA 2024

A world-class single vineyard Chardonnay from Seth Morgen Long, showcasing one of Oregon’s most compelling sites. Organically farmed X Omni Vineyard is planted with 15 distinct Chardonnay clones across rocky, volcanic-basalt soils, with a small addition of Aligoté adding another dimension to the blend. The 2024 opens with key lime curd, burnished orange oil, nectarine skin and candied ginger, layered with crushed flint and smoky mineral notes. The palate is bone-dry and remarkably precise, balancing impressive concentration and texture with vibrant acidity, chalky grip and a long, crystalline, saline finish. Fermented in French oak and aged for 12 months in barrel followed by six months in stainless steel on the lees, this is a Chardonnay of tremendous depth, tension and complexity.

"The 2024 Chardonnay X Omni Vineyard pours a pale green-tinged yellow color and is a thrilling wine. Raised in 100% new oak, it wears the oak effortlessly, with aromas of jasmine, lime, green apple, fennel bulb, white tea, and a touch of pastis. Full-bodied, it is tightly wound, with remarkable phenolic structure, vibrant acidity, and extraordinary tension. Stunning today, it deserves patience and has the potential to reach the highest level of the range." Jeb Dunnuck 98