The Vineyards: Gran Moraine Vineyard
| AVA | Yamhill-Carlton (7.8MB PDF) |
|---|---|
| Acres | 198 — 169 acres of Pinot noir and 29 acres of Chardonnay |
| Planted | 2005 and 2006 |
| Soil | Sedimentary marine, mostly Willakenzie series |
| Pinot Noir Clone | 114, 115, 667, 777, 828, and Pommard |
| Chardonnay Clone | 76 and 95 |
| Elevation | 400-700 ft |
| Owner | Premiere Pacific Vineyards |
| Vineyard Manager | Mitchell Klug and Ken Kupperman |
The Gran Moraine vineyard benefits from several of the distinguishing features of the Yamhill-Carlton District: the cooling effect of ocean breezes through the Van Duzer Corridor, a relatively dry climate due to its location in the rain shadow of the Coastal Range, and the shallow and particularly well-drained Willakenzie series of ocean sediment soils. The vineyard is LIVE and Salmon Safe Certified.
