VINEYARD Gap’s Crown, Sonoma Coast AVA
CLONES 114, 115, 667, Swan
ORIENTATION North East / South West
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Goulding-Toomes complex, Goulding cobbly clay loam
FERMENTATION 41% stainless steel, 34% wood, 25% concrete, 6% whole cluster
ÉLEVAGE 41% new French oak for 17 months, 2% new Austrian oak for 17 months, prior to bottling 100% stainless steel for 1 month
ALCOHOL 14.1%
pH 3.63
TA 5.86 g/L
AROMA
Sophisticated and enticing with a bouquet of vibrantpomegranate, sage, and a hint of lemon blossom.
PALATE
The sleek texture is balanced by medium acidity, highlighting red fruit flavors and a refreshing trace of herbs—a classic Gap’s Crown Vineyard expression.
Gap’s Crown Vineyard is widely recognized as one of the most exceptional expressions of the Petaluma Gap AVA, the southern region of the renowned Sonoma Coast appellation. Since our partnership with this vineyard commenced in 2006, it has soared to remarkable heights, earning its esteemed status among the finest Pinot Noir vineyards.
The 2021 vintage of Gap’s Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir comprises four carefully selected clones and underwent fermentation in a combination of stainless steel, concrete, and wood vessels. This wine possesses a magical quality—its consistent excellence year after year is a testament to its unwavering nature.
This vintage captivates the senses with sophisticated notes of crushed raspberry and delicate lemon blossom with savory undertones of fennel and sage. Well-balanced with lively acidity, it gracefully envelops the palate, leaving a lingering and memorable finish.
Fact of Note: There were five harvest picks that spanned one month.
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.
