Gap’s Crown: clones 114, 115, 667, 828, Swan. Sonoma Coast harvested Sept. 12th-22nd.
Keefer Ranch: clones 2A, 115, 117, 828, Pommard 4, Russian River Valley harvested Sept. 13th-30th.
Fermentation 5 ton wood & concrete open top, 10-17 days, 3 days cold soak
Oak 30% new French oak for 16 months
Alcohol 14.5%
pH 3.60
TA 6.0 g/L
Bottling Date January 12, 2015
AROMA
Blueberry, black cherry and ripe of strawberry notes intermingle with hints oak and blackberry jam to create a lush aromatic bouquet
PALATE
Dark fruits with a deep purple core. Richly textured with a broad and opulent mouthfeel. Fine tannin and bright, balanced acidity keep this wine fresh but decadently layered.
A celebration of two estate vineyards—one, a Sonoma Coast property developed specifically with Pinot Noir in mind and another residing within the Russian River Valley hosting some of the coolest conditions within the appellation.
Gap’s Crown, comprised of steep hillsides and sweeping elevation changes, is all about a professional singular focus on Pinot Noir. We find the fruit hangs a little longer creating more balanced and evolved flavors. We enjoy a long-term lease on these vines and have worked with the vineyard since 2006.
Keefer Ranch, hidden in the southwestern corner of the Russian River Valley, features gently rolling hills, fog, breezes and fresh nights. The grapes farmed here hold a natural acidity and elegance. A heraled property; that has been in the Kosta Browne family since 2005, we were able to purchase it in 2013.
Together, these vineyards represent our first moves as winegrowers. This wine commemorates that occasion.
Fact of Note: Our first estate blend.
THE SONOMA COAST, WHICH OVERLAPS with the Russian River Valley and stretches all the way to the windswept edge of the Pacific Ocean, has emerged as a hub for cool-climate wines. The vineyards are planted using the finest modern clones and viticultural techniques and have rapidly earned the region acclaim for producing some of the world’s most extraordinary Pinot Noirs.
A deserving pitstop along the Sonoma Coast is the picturesque town of Bodega. Made famous by Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” this little town is also known for incredible food from talented chefs focused on local, seasonal brilliance.
