2021 Gran Moraine Yamhill Carlton Chardonnay

品飲筆記：先是檸檬卡士達與清爽柑橘，細緻的肉豆蔻香與溫暖香料悄然襯底；礦物與火石感貫穿整體，口感圓滑帶奶油感，但又有明快的酸度把味道拉得很清爽。
酒莊介紹：Gran Moraine 位於俄勒岡產區，是專注於涼爽氣候山坡果實的小型酒莊，風格偏向精緻與平衡，強調田地表現與小量釀造。
釀造重點：以小桶熟成與與酒泥攪拌來增進結構與豐厚口感，橡木使用克制，部分乳酸發酵帶來圓潤但不蓋掉果香，整體追求細緻而有層次的口感。
葡萄園環境：來自陽希爾卡頓的坡地園，土壤排水良好、帶有海洋影響的沉積與火山成分，海風與高度差讓果實保有明亮酸度與礦物特徵。這款酒適合喜歡奶油感但又想要清爽收尾的人。

Tasting Note: Bright lemon-curd and citrus lift meet a gentle layer of nutmeg and warm spice. Flinty mineral notes run through a supple, almost creamy mid-palate, finishing with refreshing acidity and a tidy, lingering close.
Producer Notes: From Gran Moraine, a boutique Willamette Valley producer focused on cool-climate hillside fruit and careful small-lot vinification. The 2021 was made in limited quantities and aims for balance between richness and nervous acidity.
Winemaking Notes: Fermented and aged primarily in neutral and lightly toasted barrels with attentive lees contact to build texture. Partial oak influence provides spice and structure while preserving primary fruit and mineral clarity; restrained use of malolactic fermentation enhances creaminess without losing vibrancy.
Vineyard Notes: Sourced from Yamhill‑Carlton District sites—cool, uplifted hills with well-drained soils that accentuate citrus and flinty notes. Low yields and hand-harvested fruit contribute concentration and clarity, reflecting the site's cool marine-influenced climate.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.8%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: lemon curd, nutmeg, bright citrus, flint, minerality, buttery texture, supple, refined, refreshing finish, oak spice
• Food Matching: Porcini bruschetta, Saffron chicken, Meat tagine, Porchetta (roast pig), Creamy pasta with mushrooms, Roast chicken with herbs, Grilled prawns with lemon butter, Mushroom risotto
• Grape Variety: Chardonnay ,

Winery

Gran Moraine 是一間來自威拉米特谷的小型酒莊，專注於山坡地的涼爽果實。酒莊重視小批量釀造、溫和的橡木處理與忠實呈現田地風味，風格偏向優雅與平衡。

Gran Moraine is a small Willamette Valley producer known for focused, cool‑climate wines made from hillside vineyards. The team emphasizes small-lot vinification, gentle barrel work and vineyard expression to deliver elegant, balanced bottlings.