Divers Sea Scallop Chowder

Name: Divers Sea Scallop Chowder
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh sea scallops (Divers Scallops, Muscle Removed); 1⁄2 lb maple bacon; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 bay leaf; 4 celery ribs (Chopped); 6 cups maui onions (Medium Diced, 4 onions); 1 tablespoon thyme (Fresh Lemon, Chopped); 1⁄4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper; 1⁄4 cup Chardonnay wine; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups clam juice; 1 1⁄2 lbs yukon gold potatoes (Diced); 4 cups heavy cream (Tempered); 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (Split); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (Chopped); 1 cup creme fraiche; 1 dash nutmeg; 1 fresh lemon (Zested & Juiced); 1⁄4 cup chives (Chopped)