2021 Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay

Gap's Crown Vineyard

Sonoma Coast

SOLD OUT

SOLD OUT UPON RELEASE Our Gap’s Crown 2021 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is without doubt our most successful effort ever in our pursuit to produce a world-class, cellar-worthy white wine. Our winemaker Jason Price has used more neutral barrel fermentation as opposed to stainless steel on the 2021 with increased pressure at the press and limited sur lie stirring. More body and depth, but also increased tension and precision in the wine. JOIN OUR MEMBER WAITLIST FOR FULL PORTFOLIO ACCESS

750 ml

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"2021 was a perfect vintage on the Sonoma Coast with very low yields, terrific acid structure and elevated intensity of flavor in the fruit. The wine is so young and tight currently that it is just beginning to show the tangerine rind, stone fruit and mineral notes for which Bill Price’s Gap’s Crown Vineyard is known. The presence of new French oak gently influences the wine with a kiss of spice and roundness.

"As our production has dropped while demand has risen for this spectacular Chardonnay, we now have very little to share. We urge you to take advantage of your access to this wine and then blow the minds of your white Burgundy snob friends in the blind tasting. As always, your purchase goes to support the Tomales Bay Oyster Overpopulation Concerned Citizens Alliance."

VINEYARD: Gap’s Crown Vineyard
APPELLATION: Petaluma Gap
COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay
CASES PRODUCED: 191

GAP'S CROWN VINEYARD, SONOMA MOUNTAIN
Gap’s Crown Vineyard is owned by Bill Price. Situated on the southern end of Sonoma Mountain on the west side, the 138-acre hillside vineyard has extremely stony soils and low yields. Known as “The Petaluma Gap,” this area is a fog and breeze pocket that is unique in the Sonoma Coast. Cool temperatures, low pH values and high natural acidity produce wines of truly stunning vibrancy.

A judicious amount of new French oak was involved to round the shoulders a bit, but this Chardonnay maintains its vibrant edge. Orange rind, smooth stream pebbles and the chalky soils of the vineyard all make an appearance in the glass. Showing beautifully now but will easily handle fifteen to twenty years in the cellar.

VINEYARD: Gap’s Crown Vineyard
APPELLATION: Petaluma Gap
COMPOSITION: 100% Chardonnay
CASES PRODUCED: 191

2021 Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay

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