This 2023 vintage wine offers tremendous depth and nuance. Gap’s Crown Vineyard responded well to the cooler weather conditions and matured at an even pace, allowing us to pick each block at optimal maturity. We again fermented the clone 828 block with stems included, adding verve and spice notes to the finished blend. The 2023 vintage has a mix of red cherry and darker berry flavors with baking spice notes. This exceptional vineyard and distinctive volcanic soils delivered a beautiful wine again with the 2023 vintage.
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International Wine Report
"The 2023 Pinot Noir from the Gap’s Crown Vineyard captures the essence of this Pacific-adjacent site with remarkable elegance and nuance. A luminous ruby hue with a soft garnet edge hints at the vibrancy within. It’s full of finesse, showcasing a lively and precise structure. Juicy wild raspberries and red currants are beautifully intertwined with nuances of dried rose petals, savory tea leaves, and crushed slate. Subtle undertones of tropical fruits and and sweet spices add unexpected complexity. The wine’s refined texture and bright energy create a seamless balance, while its finish lingers with a sense of coastal freshness. This stunning Pinot Noir is poised for immediate enjoyment and will reward cellaring for over a decade. Highly recommended and editor’s choice." - Jeremy Young, International Wine Report
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Owen Bargreen
"The acclaimed ‘Gap’s Crown Vineyard’ comes from this location that neighbors the Pacific Ocean. This comes off slightly less dense than the ’22 edition but is equally good, with better underlying verve. Salted strawberry and cranberry fruits mingle well with pipe tobacco, wet gravel and suggestions of guava puree with citrus rind accents. A joy to consume now, enjoy over the next fifteen plus 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.