As our most mineral-driven Chardonnay, this wine possesses layers of depth and nuance. The Price Family Vineyards team farms Gap’s Crown to the highest standards of quality and with exacting precision. We source Chardonnay grapes from two distinct blocks within the vineyard, each providing key elements of the final blend. Clusters are typically small and dense.
Zesty aromas of citrus, flint and floral notes lead to flavors of stone fruit. The texture is smooth and persistent. This Chardonnay will appeal to both Francophiles and New World Chardonnay fans alike. According to Robert Parker, this wine is “medium-bodied, the palate is still quite tightly-knit with a wonderful concentration of spicy apple and stone fruit superbly supported by great tension. Drink now through 2025.”
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PinotFile
"Clone 95 planted in 2004 and clone 76 also planted in 2004. Clusters are typically small with prominent hen and chick berries. Gently whole-cluster pressed, barrel fermented with native yeast in French oak, 30% new. 75% malolactic fermentation. Moderately light golden yellow color in the glass. Fresh aromas of citrus, pear, and sea breeze. Discrete richness with juicy flavors of lemon-lime and grapefruit. Slightly creamy in the mouth, with a refreshingly upbeat finish. Score: 93. Reviewed April 14, 2018." - Rusty Gaffney, PinotFile
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Wine Enthusiast
"Steely, this wine is intensely briny and floral, with a substantial backdrop of oak. Peach, pear and fleshy bites of apple meet a coastal-laced sense of salty acidity and gritty texture. Reviewed May 1, 2018." - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast
Gap’s Crown Vineyard
Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap
Gap’s Crown Vineyard sits near the town of Cotati at an elevation of 300 to 800 feet, where it overlooks the Sangiacomo Vineyard just to the west. This is a high-end, hillside vineyard that has established itself as a premium source for top rated Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines vintage after vintage.