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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International Wine Report
"The 2023 Sojourn Gap’s Crown Vineyard Chardonnay dazzles with its lively energy and coastal character. Aromas of crisp Bartlett pear, yellow apples, Christmas spice, and roasted chestnut mingle with a delicate hint of kiwi, capturing the essence of this windswept vineyard. The palate is expansive yet refined, offering a velvety texture that carries flavors of ripe citrus, golden apple, and a whisper of toasted brioche. A vibrant backbone of salinity and precise minerality underscores the wine, adding depth and tension to its full-bodied frame. The interplay of freshness and richness makes it as captivating as it is harmonious. This Chardonnay shines now but promises to evolve beautifully over the next decade or longer. Highly recommended." - Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
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Owen Bargreen
"Salty and very bright, the 2023 ‘Gap’s Crown Vineyard’ Chardonnay leads with bright pear and walnut notes on the nose alongside salted melon fruits. The palate is round and generous with a seamless mouthfeel and good sense of tension and salinity from this famed site neighboring the Pacific. Medium to full bodied, enjoy now and over the next eight to ten years to come." - 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.