Vineyard: McIntyre

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Recently Tasted California Chardonnay (11.29 8/24/2018)
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Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Morgan Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2017 Morgan Highland Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

14.1% alc., pH 3.13, TA 0.74, $28. Double L (50%), Tondre, Leavens, McIntyre, and Quail vineyards. Dijon 95, 96, 76, 4, 15, 17 and Musque. · ely light golden yellow color in the glass. A complex nose offers aromas of yellow apple, lemon creme, grapefruit, straw and wildflower honey. A reserved style with excellent acidic drive offering citrus fruit flavors with a tropical fruit component. An extraordinary value. Score: 93. Reviewed July 20, 2019 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Morgan Highland Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

14.2% alc., pH 3.22, TA 0.72, $28. Fruit sourced from Double L Vineyard (30%), Tondre Grapefield, Leavens Vineyard, McIntyre Vineyard and Quail Vineyard. Dijon 93, 96, 76, Wente 4, 15, 17 and Musqué clones. Grapes were whole cluster pressed and barrel fermented. Partial malolactic fermentation. Aged 8 months in French oak barrels, 26% new. · Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Aromas of lemon peel, white grapefruit, peach, candle wax, flint and toast. Clean flavors of lemon-lime, pear and dried herbs. A bit shallow on the mid palate but with good acidic verve and a quenching finish. Score: 89. Reviewed August 24, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »