The Winery Morgan of Santa Lucia Highlands of California

Winery Morgan
The winery offers 48 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 2181 of the estates of California.
It is located in Santa Lucia Highlands in the region of California
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The Winery Morgan is one of the best wineries to follow in Santa Lucia Highlands.. It offers 48 wines for sale in of Santa Lucia Highlands to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Morgan Estate is a premier vineyard, standing proudly in the heart of Santa Lucia Highlands, in the United States. Nestled in the southwest of California, this estate offers a vast range of world-class wines that capture the very essence of the region's incredible terroir. Spanning hectares of rolling land overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the estate is cradled in a mild climate, softened by the ocean's sea breeze. Thanks to these exceptional weather conditions, the vines at Morgan Estate are able to produce grapes of the highest quality that result in robust wines, packed with intense flavors. This estate is known for its commitment to sustainable and ecological practices. Morgan Estate is certified organic and uses solar technology to minimize its ecological footprint. The vineyards are implanted with respect for the soil and the local ecosystem. The mineral-rich soils, mixed with the fresh ocean breeze, are conducive to the flourishing of various grape varietals such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Morgan Estate is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts wishing to discover the unique Santa Lucia Highlands flavors. Visitors can enjoy a refined wine tasting on-site, while taking in breathtaking panoramic views of the vineyard and the ocean in the distance. The estate's experts are always available to share their passion for wine and their in-depth knowledge of the region. The wines from Morgan Estate are acclaimed for their excellence and consistency. They have been awarded numerous prizes and are regularly praised by the most demanding wine critics.

Top Winery Morgan wines

Looking for the best Winery Morgan wines in Santa Lucia Highlands among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Morgan wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Morgan wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Morgan

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Morgan

How Winery Morgan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or poultry such as recipes of bacon and mushroom tagliatelle, pizza calzone with ham and mushrooms or chicken tenderloins with lemon cream.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Morgan

On the nose the red wine of Winery Morgan. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or smoke and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or red fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Morgan. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Morgan

  • 2006With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2021With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2016With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.09/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.07/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Morgan.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Tempranillo
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Touriga Francesa

Discovering the wine region of Santa Lucia Highlands

Narrow AVA on the western slope of the Salinas Valley in Monterey (1992, ~5,000 ac): signature dominant Pinot Noir as king red (3,400 ac) — refined, taut reds with red fruits, silky and spicy, saline freshness. Chardonnay (2,100 ac) as a lively, mineral king white with notes of citrus and stone fruits. Syrah in warmer sheltered canyons, fleshy and peppery. Daily fogs from Monterey Bay lengthen the season, a premium fresh Burgundian and Rhone identity.

The top white wines of Winery Morgan

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Morgan

How Winery Morgan wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pork colombo, baked mackerel or traditional tunisian couscous.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Morgan

On the nose the white wine of Winery Morgan. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Morgan. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Morgan

  • 2019With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.84/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.82/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.79/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Morgan.

  • Chardonnay
  • Albariño
  • Riesling
  • Grenache Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Sauvignon Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Grenache Blanc

Rich, structured whites with a golden robe, an ample palate and moderate acidity, with aromas of ripe pear, white peach, white flowers, fennel, anise notes and fresh almond. Fine length. Cornerstone of the great whites of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Côtes-du-Rhône whites, Languedoc, Roussillon (Côtes du Roussillon AOC) and Catalonia (Terra Alta DO, Priorat DOQ). White-skinned mutation of Grenache Noir, autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

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Discover the grape variety: Tempranillo

Elegant, structured reds with aromas of strawberry, cherry, plum, leather, blond tobacco and pronounced vanilla from long oak ageing. Ranges from Joven to Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. Star of Rioja DOCa, Ribera del Duero DO and Toro DO, also shines in the Douro as Tinta Roriz/Aragonez. One of the world's most planted Spanish varieties.