ANTONIO GALLONI'S VINOUS MEDIA 94 POINTS - "The 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley opens with a gentle whiff of sweet spice that gives way to mineral-infused nectarine and a hint of sage as it blossoms in the glass. Rounded textures and ripe orchard fruit sweep across the palate. Saline concentration and nuances of tart citrus add form toward the close. A caking of chalky, salty concentration lingers as this tapers off remarkably fresh and full of lively tension."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "Seth Morgen Long began making his wines in 2014 and is exclusively dedicated to the production of Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Originally from North Carolina, his family relocated to the Willamette Valley when he was nine. Having worked for Domaine de Montille in 2012 and 2013, he took their model for winemaking and returned to the Willamette Valley. Seth had been making his wines in the Lingua Franca facilities until 2022, when they sold to Constellation. He is currently operating out of Michael Etzel’s Sequitur estate, where the wines for this report were tasted. His style continues to evolve, although the wines are still about purity and focus and are well worth seeking out. I continue believe these are some of the best examples of Chardonnay you can find."
"A bright yellow-green hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley takes things to the next level. It offers a silky, rounded feel with notes of fresh pear, wet stones, lime oil, floral perfume, and hints of almond. Medium to full-bodied, it has a refreshing spine of acidity and a salty, mineral texture. There’s concentration and extract, although it remains leaner than the Black Label. Drink over the next 8-10 years."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "The 2023 Willamette Valley Chardonnay is blended from the single vineyards in the Morgen Long portfolio, including Durant, Koosah and Temperance Hill. Matured for 12 months in 20% new oak plus an additional six months in stainless steel, it has pretty aromas of white peach, quince, honey, citrus blossoms and well-integrated wafts of flint. The light-bodied palate pairs concentrated flavors with vibrant acidity, and it has a long, energetic finish."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "Seth Morgen Long began making his wines in 2014 and is exclusively dedicated to the production of Willamette Valley Chardonnay. Originally from North Carolina, his family relocated to the Willamette Valley when he was nine. Having worked for Domaine de Montille in 2012 and 2013, he took their model for winemaking and returned to the Willamette Valley. Seth had been making his wines in the Lingua Franca facilities until 2022, when they sold to Constellation. He is currently operating out of Michael Etzel’s Sequitur estate, where the wines for this report were tasted. His style continues to evolve, although the wines are still about purity and focus and are well worth seeking out. I continue believe these are some of the best examples of Chardonnay you can find."
"A bright yellow-green hue, the 2023 Chardonnay Willamette Valley takes things to the next level. It offers a silky, rounded feel with notes of fresh pear, wet stones, lime oil, floral perfume, and hints of almond. Medium to full-bodied, it has a refreshing spine of acidity and a salty, mineral texture. There’s concentration and extract, although it remains leaner than the Black Label. Drink over the next 8-10 years."
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE 93 POINTS - "The 2023 Willamette Valley Chardonnay is blended from the single vineyards in the Morgen Long portfolio, including Durant, Koosah and Temperance Hill. Matured for 12 months in 20% new oak plus an additional six months in stainless steel, it has pretty aromas of white peach, quince, honey, citrus blossoms and well-integrated wafts of flint. The light-bodied palate pairs concentrated flavors with vibrant acidity, and it has a long, energetic finish."
