Red Wine

Gran Moraine

Pinot Noir Yamhill-Carlton 2018, 75cl

Willamette Valley, OR, USA

Gran Moraine

Nestled on the eastern slopes of Oregon’s Coastal Range, at the western edge of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, the Gran Moraine vineyard is a regional benchmark for Pinot Noir. Planted between 2005 and 2006 with Dijon clones from Burgundy, the 194-acre site sits on fine marine sedimentary soils and benefits from a wide range of exposures and elevations — a true mosaic that challenges and inspires the viticultural and winemaking team.

Although close to the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard is protected from maritime winds and rain by the surrounding mountains, creating a more temperate and distinctive microclimate that encourages slow, balanced ripening. The resulting Pinot Noir fully reflects the terroir: pure, fresh red fruit; chalky acidity; fine, well-integrated tannins.

Winemaker Shane Moore opts for large, mostly used oak barrels, allowing subtle spice to complement — not overpower — the natural delicacy of the grape. This wine is a textbook example of Gran Moraine’s signature style: restrained elegance, vibrant freshness, and aromatic precision. A Pinot Noir of great finesse and character, ideal with game birds, mushrooms, or simply for thoughtful sipping — a faithful expression of Pinot sophistication in the American Northwest.

Awards

93/ 100 – Wine Spectator (Mar. 2021)
93/ 100 – JamesSuckling.com (Abr. 2022)
92/ 100 – JamesSuckling.com (Ago. 2021)

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

Gran Moraine

Located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, within the Yamhill-Carlton AVA, Gran Moraine is a benchmark producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, known for wines with strong identity, shaped by terroir and creative boldness. Here, tradition and precision meet a free-spirited, innovative approach.

Winemaker Shane Moore brings with him the discipline of military-run cellars where he trained, along with a constant drive for experimentation. The winery hums with ambient music 24/7 — creating a space where creativity thrives.

At Gran Moraine, there are no fixed recipes: long native fermentations, natural vinification, extended aging, even hand-painted amphorae. Many wines never reach the market — they are part of an ongoing journey of discovery.

The vineyards are nestled on the slopes of the Coast Range, in a rain shadow zone protected from the Pacific’s wet winds. This mosaic of small Chardonnay and Pinot Noir parcels truly reflects the soil’s freshness and minerality, resulting in wines with a unique signature — mouthwatering acidity, juicy fruit, perfect balance between tension and pleasure, and remarkable elegance.

Gran Moraine stands for vibrant, sophisticated wines full of character — true expressions of one of North America’s most compelling terroirs.

A company of the Jackson Family Wines group.

Address

Gran Moraine
17090 NE Woodland Loop Rd Yamhill, OR 97148