Gran Moraine Chardonnay
I can't believe it's not Burgundy!
Gran Moraine was founded by Eugenia Keegan, who cut her teeth in the 80's working harvests in Burgundy for the legendary Etienne Sauzet and Domaine de la Pousse d'Or. In an era where few women were in the wine industry spotlight, Eugenia spent her career in Napa and Sonoma, before founding Gran Moraine winery in 2014. While most Oregon wineries keep their eyes on the Pinot prize, Gran Moraine is first and foremost a Chardonnay house. The wines are Burgundian in style, polished and elegant, and oh so complex.
Critical Acclaim
The 2018 Chardonnay Yamhill-Carlton offers singular aromas of green pineapple and herbs layered with beeswax, roasted almonds and saline. The delicately styled, silken palate reveals itself slowly, offering more savory and nutty nuances with time, and it finishes very long and lifted.
This is a smooth, medium-ripe wine that's been fermented and aged in 20% new puncheons. The mouthfeel is firm—almost glossy— with tight apple and pear fruit. There are hints of honeysuckle, jicama and a bright pine-needle note shining through.
Vibrant and minerally, with sleek nectarine and apple flavors that are framed by a rich and supple texture.
Pasadena Wine Shop offers free local delivery for all orders over $50. We deliver Tuesday through Friday mornings.
Orders placed Monday through Thursday will be delivered the next day. Orders placed Friday through Sunday will be delivered on Tuesday. If the soonest delivery day is not ideal, you can ask for a different day in the delivery instruction notes.
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