Description
2 0 2 0 GRAN MORAINE Chardonnay
A P P E L L A T I O N
Yamhill-Carlton
V I N E Y A R D S
100% Gran Moraine
A R O M A S
Spring rain, daffodil, graham cracker, apple and peach crumble
F L A V O R S
Stone fruit, marzipan, apricot, and crème fresh
T E X T U R E
Beautifully balanced with silkiness and structure.
Sourced from our estate vineyard in the Yamhill-Carlton sub-AVA, our 2020 Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay opens with beautiful yellow and auburn fruits, lots of baking spice, and structure that holds well beyond the finish. The 2020 growing season began with a mild dry winter, leading to a relatively cool spring. Bud break was at 50% by April 9th, which is one of the earliest on record. Cool and wet conditions during the month of June resulted in a very small crop and fruit set with small berries. The 2020 summer was very mild with few extreme heat events.
O U R V I N E Y A R D
Nestled in the eastern foothills of Oregon’s Coastal Range, on the wild western edge of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, the
range’s peaks to the west and south buffer maritime winds and rain from the Pacific Ocean, creating a more temperate growing season distinct from neighboring vineyard sites. Planted in 2005-2006 to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Dijon clones, the 194-acre vineyard perches in thin marine sedimentary soils, and diversity of block exposures and elevation offer a diverse palette for our farming and winemaking team.
Gran Moraine wines shine a light on the monologue of the Gran Moraine Vineyard, lifting its voice and vibrant energy through a signature style of elegance and restraint, with a fresh through-line of acidity. A style that has established the winery as a leader in the Willamette Valley.
A L C O H O L
12.7%
P H
3.14
H A R V E S T
September 12-19, 2020
A G I N G
16 months in 6% new French oak barrels
C L O N E S
76, 95
T A
6.9 g/L
P R O D U C T I O N
945 cases
A C C L A I M
92 points
Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com, September 2023
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