Morgan Winery, Double L Vineyard

The Double L Vineyard became the first and only Certified Organic property in the Santa Lucia Highlands in 2002 (2001 per the vineyards page; the winemaking history page cites 2002). It is certified by Monterey County Certified Organic, accredited by the USDA. Compost tea is applied through drip lines four times each year to supply micronutrients and microbes to the soil. Each fall after harvest, a cover crop of vetch, barley, and peas is planted to add nitrogen and organic matter, then incorporated into the soil in spring. The Double L is also sustainably farmed, with sustainability practices encompassing social responsibility, clean water, energy conservation, and habitat maintenance. Morgan's winemaking approach is described as minimalist, paired with conscientious and innovative farming to produce wines of balance, elegance, and structure.