Gran Moraine
Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir
Yamhill-Carlton
2015
Vintage
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Where it is, November 2026
Mature: past the peak window, but still inside the full drinking arc through 2027.
This bottle is beyond its peak but remains within its drinking window through 2027.
The ‘15 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir.
Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015 is from United States.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Gran Moraine's 2015 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir should suggest red cherry, raspberry and rose, with a faint earthy note. Expect a supple, mature palate, gentle tannins tracing the fruit while acidity adds a fresh, lifted feel. The wine is past its 2019 to 2023 peak but remains within the broader range through 2027. A graceful finish should carry berry skin, tea and soft spice, with a savory edge as it fades.
The 2015 vintage
Gran Moraine's 2015 Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir comes from United States.
About Gran Moraine
Gran Moraine's Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir comes from United States.
Pairing suggestions
Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.
Roasted duck breast with cherry gastrique
The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.
Grilled salmon with dill yogurt
The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.
Braised pork belly with apple fennel
The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.
Frequently Asked
What is Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015?
Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015 is from United States.
When should Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2017-2027. Within that arc, the peak window is 2019-2023. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.
What pairs with Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015?
Pair this wine with Roasted duck breast with cherry gastrique; Grilled salmon with dill yogurt; or Braised pork belly with apple fennel.