This bottling has been a big success for Morgan, and one only needs a moment at the rim of a glass of this vintage to see why. Although percentages can vary from year to year when it comes to the Twelve Clones, the quality is always high. It is very expressive, with notes of bold cherry, damp and dry earth minerality, a dash of herb and touch of oak spice, along with a citric note that gives the finish a good push. I would rest this a bit to fully integrate the oak – one or two years will have this singing.
Morgan Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
By Rich Cook