The Gran Moraine vineyard was planted in 2005 to several different Dijon clones. Located five miles west of the town of Carlton this site is one of the more westerly vineyards in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA and therefore subject to the cooling afternoon breezes that roll off the Pacific. A variety of slopes, aspects, row direction, and plant material offer a wide diversity of blocks to choose from when blending this Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay.
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "A medium golden hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton is floral with notes of jasmine, poached pear, lemongrass, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, it has a rounded, supple, and silky texture, with wonderful stony mineral underpinnings and a fresh ripeness of acidity. It carries balanced tension and a seamless feel. It is going to drink its best over the next 8-10 years."
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "A medium golden hue, the 2021 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton is floral with notes of jasmine, poached pear, lemongrass, and wet stone. Medium-bodied, it has a rounded, supple, and silky texture, with wonderful stony mineral underpinnings and a fresh ripeness of acidity. It carries balanced tension and a seamless feel. It is going to drink its best over the next 8-10 years."
