Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay White Label 2023 SF Chronicle - Past Pick Rheingau Riesling doing exactly what

Rheingau Riesling doing exactly what it should

French oak

and then largely left alone

and aging in Minnesota oak barrels

Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay White Label 2023 SF Chronicle - Past Pick Rheingau Riesling doing exactly whatThe first and only Oregon winemaker 100% focused on Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Seth Morgen Long started making wine in 2014 with a singular vision: site sensitive Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley's finest vineyards, including Durant, Koosah, and Temperance Hill. The White Label blends these sources, matured 12 months in 20% new oak plus six months in stainless steel. Native fermentation throughout. One of only two Oregon winemakers to achieve