2016 Gran Moraine Vineyard Chardonnay

Chardonnay

Raptor Ridge has sourced a variety of Pinot Noir clones from Gran Moraine Vineyard since the 2009 vintage. Starting in 2015, Scott decided to revisit Willamette Valley Chardonnay, and drew approximately 4 tons of Dijon Clone 76 from the base of this vineyard. Yamhill-Carlton is known for its warm mesoclimate and well-draining marine sedimentary soils, and the 2016 Chardonnay provides ripe golden apple and Asian pear fruit.