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 three 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.
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Jeb Dunnuck
"The 2020 Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard offers classic notes of green apple and honeysuckle, and the palate is juicy and pure, with ripe pear, almond, and lemon curd. This is a lovely wine from Sojourn." - Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck
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International Wine Report
"A lovely ripe Chardonnay that is aged in 30% new French oak barrels and undergoes 85% malolactic fermentation uses grapes from the famed Gap’s Crown vineyard which is a favorite of mine for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Succulent notes of ripe yellow pear, fresh peach, honeysuckle, and tropical tones are all present, ending with a slightly fruity and lengthy finish." - International Wine Report
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.