2023 WALT Gap's Crown Pinot Noir
2023 WALT Gap's Crown Pinot Noir
Gap’s Crown Vineyard
Perched on a hillside in the direct path of steady winds
from the Pacific Ocean.
Petaluma Gap
A break in the coastal range at Bodega Bay that lets in
fog and cool air
Sonoma Coast Appellation
Heavy fog and strong winds tempered by bright
afternoon sunshine.
This wine presents pure, effusive aromas of black cherry, pomegranate, and wet stone. The palate is deeply fruited and juicy, underscored by tightly wound tannins and vibrant acidity. The finish is long and racy, with a mineral edge and beautifully integrated toast notes.
Black Cherry
Pomegranate
Wet Stone
Toast
Gap’s Crown Vineyard is located in the heart of the Petaluma Wind Gap area of the Sonoma Coast Appellation. Gentle slopes, heavy fog, and rocky soils produce these exquisite wines of great depth and richness.
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
|---|---|
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Barrel Aging | 10 Months in 40% New French Oak (François Frères) |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County |
| Vineyard | Gap's Crown |
| Vintage Notes | Remarkably cool and late, the 2023 vintage produced wines of singular character and quality. The winter season started wet, with record rainstorms and mountaintop snowfall, leaving aquifers full and vines healthy. A cool spring indicated the later harvest to come, with a late start to budbreak and a long flowering period on the vines that was accompanied by wildflower super blooms. Through mild summer temperatures the vines set an ample crop load with strong canopy growth. After patient waiting and long hangtimes, warm weather came at just the right moment in fall to push ripeness to completion, resulting in wines that are deep, vital, and age worthy. |
