Description
Conscientious, innovative farming regimens allied with traditional, minimalist winemaking techniques craft wines of balance, elegance and distinction. For Morgan Winery, this single-minded focus has produced a record of consistent, category leading, award winning wines.
Dan Morgan Lee's goal is to produce wines that are "true" - true to the variety and vineyard source and show true balance and complexity, while being enjoyable upon release. Morgan delivers consistency from bottle to bottle, vintage to vintage by nurturing sustainable, long-term relationships with their own vineyard and cellar crews, top-notch growers, and the finest French barrel coopers. Dan has been named Winemaker of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Twelve Clones Pinot Noir is drawn from the finest vineyards of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, including Morgan's organic Double L estate which, in the 2019 vintage, accounted for 67% of the final blend. The Twelve Clones designation denotes the original, diverse pinot plantings at the Double L. Cloudy mornings, mid-day sunshine with strong winds, and evening fog create a cool Region I type climate. The long growing season allows for gentle ripening, creating intense flavors with balanced acidity.
The 2019 Twelve Clones demonstrates the finesse typical of pinot noir from the Santa Lucia Highlands. It displays aromas of black cherry, cedar, and sweet baking spices. Flavors of red and black fruit are complemented with a hint of sassafrass. Perfectly poised, this medium bodied wine is light on its feet with weightless tannins and crisp acidity. A wonderful accompaniment to roasted chicken and grilled salmon, as well as almost any duck, beef, or lamb preparation.
PLEASE NOTE: WINES CANNOT BE SHIPPED
Item Special Note
PLEASE NOTE: WINES CANNOT BE SHIPPED. These are the summer months, and wines will spoil if shipped in hot weather.
Winning bidders, please collect them at the station in Rohnert Park by appointment starting Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Call Tina at 707-584-2007 or email auction@norcalpublicmedia.org.