The 2019 vintage of our Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot noir continues to demonstrate that this is the premier vineyard within the Sonoma Coast appellation. It sits at a windy 800 feet with volcanic soils that deliver intense, concentrated wines. Moderate temperatures and foggy nights in 2019 allowed the grapes to retain their natural acidity while developing complex flavors. Much of the wine’s intensity derives from vine stress caused by the site’s steep slopes, rocky soils and windy conditions. This wine offers dark berry and cherry aromas, baking spice, and layers of texture enhanced by 10% whole cluster fermentation.
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Wine Enthusiast
"This site has been a constant for the producer since 2007 and it consistently sources from one block of the vineyard at some elevation. Intensely built in a rich, layered and full-bodied style, it offers firm, structured tannins and powerful, juicy waves of dark cherry and berry, with additional notes of crushed rock, dried herb and black tea." - Virginie Boone, Wine Enthusiast
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Owen Bargreen
"One of the hallowed sites in the Sonoma Coast AVA, the ‘Gap’s Crown Vineyard’ was purchased by the Price family back in 2013 and sits at 1200 feet which is relatively high for the region. The fruit quality is very pretty and precise as guava and pomegranate seed flavors dance with the wonderful salty tones and kumquat rind flavors. This is delicious wine to enjoy now, as the 2019 ‘Gap’s Crown’ Pinot Noir will cellar well over the next ten plus years." - Owen Bargreen
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.