Morgan Metallico Chardonnay

”Chardonnay in its purest form unadorned by oak. Select clones from top growers display intense tropical fruit and mineral aromas. Fresh vibrant Chardonnay. Metallico is sourced from some of Monterey’s best vineyards; in 2015 we focused on the Roger Rose Leavens Double L and Kristy’s estates. These vineyards are influenced by their proximity to the cooling influences of the Monterey Bay. This provides the perfect conditions for fruit forward racy elegant Chardonnay. Metallico is Chardonnay in the purest form without an overlay of oak or malolactic fermentation to mask any of its fruit expression. Aromatics intense fruit character and bright acidity are the goals here. This vintage of Metallico is composed of fruit from the Santa Lucia Highlands Arroyo Seco and Monterey appellations. The 2015 growing season saw a continuation of the drought in California. The lower than normal rainfall totals and dry winter led to early budbreak. The vineyards’ proximity to the Mon