2016 Morgan Double L Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

14.5% alc., pH 3.24, TA 0.70, 914 cases, $42. Vineyard certified organic in 2002. Clones are Wente 4, Dijon 96 and 95 and Hillside. Whole cluster pressed, fermented in French oak barrels, 15% new and a combination of one and two-year-old barrels. 90% malolactic fermentation with lees stirring. Aged 10 months. · Moderate golden yellow color in the glass. Inviting aromas of lemon oil, salted yellow apple, lemongrass and fig. Discreet body and intensity, offering enticing flavors of citrus, apple and honey. No intrusion of oak in this wine. Suave but not viscous on the palate, with a bright, clean finish. Score: 92. Reviewed August 24, 2018

Winery: Morgan Winery
From article: Recently Tasted California Chardonnay