This bottling was a hit with my blind tasting group, tying for most first place votes with another Morgan offering — the 2022 “Highland” — which just goes to show that wines of completely different styles can be equally good. Even though my personal scores are a point apart on the two wines, you can bet I would be happy to drink either one of them. The “Metallico” is just what you would suspect from the moniker — a no-oak Chardonnay with focused acidity and brightness. It is certainly lively, showing papaya, lemon and tart apple, and for all the opening and closing pop it manages a creamy mid-palate texture. Well done! Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2022
By Rich Cook
This bottling was a hit with my blind tasting group, tying for most first place votes with another Morgan offering — the 2022 “Highland” — which just goes to show that wines of completely different styles can be equally good. Even though my personal scores are a point apart on the two wines, you can bet I would be happy to drink either one of them. The “Metallico” is just what you would suspect from the moniker — a no-oak Chardonnay with focused acidity and brightness. It is certainly lively, showing papaya, lemon and tart apple, and for all the opening and closing pop it manages a creamy mid-palate texture. Well done!