We Recommend Morgan makes one of our favorite Central Coast Pinots. The Double L should be on your short list of top California pinots to try. Morgan’s 2015 Double L Pinot Noir presents aromas of raspberry, black berry, and nutmeg with a hint of caramel. Flavors of black cherry cola, cedar, and pomegranate are backed by a touch of sweet backing spices and structuring tannins. An exquisite match for duck confit, lamb shank, and prime rib. The Double L Vineyard’s location in the northern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA affords Morgan the chance to grow the finest cool climate wine grapes. Planted on northeast facing terraces overlooking the Salinas River Valley, the north-south vineyard row orientation provides optimum sun exposure and access to the strong afternoon breezes. The winds moderate the afternoon temperature, thickening the grape skins and concentrating flavors. The vineyard is the first in the Santa Lucia Highlands to achieve both organic and sustainable certifications.
Colin Cahoon
Cherry pie, rhubarb pie, and fresh strawberry on the nose. The palate displays dark cherry, cooked strawberry, cedar, white pepper, and solid minerality. A big bodied but silky Pinot with medium minus tannins, medium plus alcohol, and high acid.
Cherry pie, rhubarb pie, and fresh strawberry on the nose. The palate displays dark cherry, cooked strawberry, cedar, white pepper, and solid minerality. A big bodied but silky Pinot with medium minus tannins, medium plus alcohol, and high acid.
9.2Jennifer Alvarez
Full bodied Pinot noir. Juicy cherry, earthy, slightly dry finish. A thought of tart cherry but velvety.
Full bodied Pinot noir. Juicy cherry, earthy, slightly dry finish. A thought of tart cherry but velvety.
9.5Keith Whitener WSET Diploma, CSW
In a word, Yum ! Everything you want in a young Pinot: spicy red berries on the tongue and raspberry brambles on the nose.
In a word, Yum ! Everything you want in a young Pinot: spicy red berries on the tongue and raspberry brambles on the nose.
9.3Colin Cahoon
Silky cherry, strawberry, and spice. Low plus tannins, medium plus alcohol, and high acid.
Silky cherry, strawberry, and spice. Low plus tannins, medium plus alcohol, and high acid.
9.2WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.