with sweet agave purity up front
Grand Marnier blends aged French Cognac with bitter orange essence
new Austrian oak and neutral French oak
Bittersweet on the palate
The result is pure agave flavor with hints of caramel
Morgen Long, Chardonnay Witness Tree Eola-Amity Hills, 2022 CALICOUNT0125 with sweet agave purity upWitness Tree is one of Oregons most distinctive Chardonnay siteshigh elevation, volcanic soils, and the wind swept exposure that defines the EolaAmity Hills. Winemaker Seth Morgen Long approaches it with a Burgundian mindset: whole cluster pressing, ambient fermentations, and levage in mostly used French oak, letting site and season drive the narrative. In 2022, the wine is electric. It opens with cool citrus, pear skin, and subtle florals, but its