WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Sourced from our estate vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton sub-AVA, Gran Moraine 2021 Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay opens with tropical fruit notes, a touch of minerality, and a pixelated gravely structure on the finish.
TASTING NOTES:
Lemon curd and nutmeg aromas with a distinct freshness and texture. Everything is in balance, with a supple and refined character. The palate exhibits flint and minerals with bright citrus notes, followed by a wonderfully refreshing finish.
- James Suckling, 93 pts.
Supple yet crisp at heart, with expressive orange blossom, green apple and white peach flavors that glide on the vibrant finish.
- Wine Spectator, 92 pts.
The 2021 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton has deep scents of honey, hazelnut, toasted meringue and yellow apples. The medium-bodied palate features layers of ripe fruit made more complex by spice and mineral layers. It has a satiny texture, vibrant acidity and a long, gently creamy finish.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts.
