MORGAN Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands ‘Twelve Clones’ 2021

The 2021 Twelve Clones Pinot Noir from Morgan is made from 12 unique clones of Pinot and is aged for 9 months in 32% new French oak. Earthy and dusty on the nose, it brings notes of blue raspberry, black tea, powdered graphite, dried flower petals, and sweet spice. Gobs of blueberry fruit and bitter herb are on the finish, alongside the bountiful acidity and rounded sweet tannins. About 5660 cases made.
RatingValueDrink
93 $38 2023-2030

CountryRegionAppellation
United States California Central Coast, Monterey

EditorIssueImporter
J. Young March, 2023