Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay White Label 2023 SF Chronicle - Past Pick French oak

French oak

and aging in Minnesota oak barrels

One of the classic triple-sec styles of orange liqueur

and it isn't hard to see why

Morgen Long Willamette Valley Chardonnay White Label 2023 SF Chronicle - Past Pick French oakThe 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