Producer:Morgen Long Wine
Region:Willamette Valley, Oregon
Varietal:Chardonnay
Year:Non-Vintage

Jeb Dunnuck, 96 Points

“A new wine in the lineup, and not your everyday summertime ros, the NV Chardonnay Memorie IV Solera (Pink Label) has a bright silver/pink hue. Produced in a solera style, its made from Chardonnay aged for two years on the lees of Pinot Noir. Notes of peach, hibiscus, rooibos, green apple, suggestions of red fruit, and well-managed reduction are followed by a medium to full-bodied ros with Pinot-like texture as well as the complexity and clarity of the best Morgen Long whites. Serious, vibrant, and long-lasting on the finish, it has the bones to last a decade. Drink over the next 10 years.“

Wine Advocate, 93 Points

“The NV Memorie IV Chardonnay Solera Pink Label is the fourth bottling of the solera Chardonnay, with 7% Pinot Noir lees added to produce its pale cherry-pink color. The nose is bursting with scents of red berries, peaches, grapefruit, almonds and fresh bread. The light-bodied palate features surprisingly concentrated flavors. Its balanced by bright, refreshing acidity that lures you in for another sip, and a hint of textural grip lengthens the finish.”

Vinous, 92 Points

“The NV Chardonnay Memorie IV (Pink Label) displays a pretty pink color and a bouquet of minty herbs, nuances of tomato leaf and citrus-laced strawberries. The palate is soothingly round, with lovely inner sweetness and steely mineral tones that complicate its tart orchard fruits. A saline tinge persists through the savory finale as a pleasantly sour twang lingers on.”

Winemaker’s Notes:

“Fresh key lime, lemon curd, pomegranate skin,wild raspberry cream, spice, oud. On the palate, firm and angular acidity lifts a sleek structure, weightless and elegant, the finish is lingering and decorous. Ethereal and demure. Barrel fermented chardonnay from five exceptional sites aged its second winter on pinot noir lees.“

Alcohol: 13%

*Price and availability in store may vary. Vintage date may differ than pictured.