Morgen Long - Chardonnay Willamette Valley 2022 (750ml)

96 Points, Decanter
"Seven different vineyards, this is a true blend of the cellar. It's a glorious wine with smashed granite minerality, smoky flint, and grilled lemon peel. Cut Granny Smith apples, bright mint, and smoky lime flavours commence a parade of fruit and smoky stone, the signature of Seth Morgen Long's approach to creating intense, ethereal Chardonnays. ‘This is the most important one that I make, says Seth. ‘This is my proposition of the Willamette Valley.’ The assemblage of vineyards come and go. There are lots of volcanic soils and that Eola-Amity Hills spice; Seth believes it's the Valley's best Chardonnay appellation. Just under 30% new oak. 2022 was a challenging vintage owing to the loss of yields from frost."