Morgan 2011 Pinot Gris R&D Franscioni Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands-
I picked this up as part of a wine club shipment from the Winehound in Santa Barbara. It comes from the R&D Franscioni Vineyard, a cool site across from Rosella's Vineyard. Grown in gravely and sandy loam soils, this is fermented in chilled tanks and aged for 3 months in neutral French oak.
The wine showed expressive white floral, mineral and Juicy Fruit gum notes.
Bright and opulent on the palate with hints of spice. Medium bodied with a full
juicy finish. Very enjoyable. It's on the high-end at $18 for domestic Pinot Gris, but it's also nicely expressive and perfect as an aperitif or with sushi or grilled ahi.
From the cellar. I enjoy Jordan's commitment to balance and elegance and have grown to appreciate the depth and nuance of these wines. The 2004 is 76% cab and 18% merlot with a dash of petit verdot and cab franc. It spent 12 months in French and American oak barrels and 4 months in American oak tanks. Retail is listed at $59 on Jordan's website.
I decanted for one hour. The wine showed dense clear ruby color. Initial aged
notes on the bouquet develop into aromas of cherry and red currant with
licorice, violet and hints of cedar & leather. Bright and open fruit on the
palate- more red cherry and currant with rocky mineral, violet and also hints
of leather, cedar and white pepper. Medium bodied with smooth fine tannins.
Finished with juicy mouthwatering fruit and medium length. I don't think this
is built to last quite as long as the 2002, but it's in a good place right now.
Drink up. Very good.
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