Three Sticks - Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard 2022
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$59.00
Three Sticks Wines is proudly 100% estate owned vineyards. This means they own, farm, and produce every grape that becomes every drop of their wines. They are autonomous. Having this world-renowned collection of vineyards gives them the ability to shift and flex proactively with a dynamic environment and not just in response to it. This position has led to many farming and winemaking triumphs that they are committed to expanding on.
The newest vintage from the Heritage vineyard, Gap’s Crown, is another showstopper chardonnay. This vineyard, located on the western slope of Sonoma Mountain within the Petaluma Gap, has unique weather conditions characterized by a persistent blend of wind and fog that create an environment that supports to near-perfect ripening.
This vintage exudes vibrancy with notes of lime and green citrus. The subtle influence of spicy oak adds layers of complexity and depth, leaving you with a lengthy, fresh finish.
"Bright, focused apple and lemon aromas anchor the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate is clean and lively, displaying flavors of Honeycrisp apple, with tangerine and lemon winding up the intensity. A long, complex and mouthwatering finish comes in a framework of beautifully integrated French oak." - 96 points, Wine Enthusiast
"Wonderfully intense and vibrant, with plenty of generosity to the flavors of Key lime, quince, pear and honeycrisp apple on its taut, mouthwatering frame. Offers accents of tarragon and lemon verbena, with a note of crunchy sea salt on the energetic finish." - 95 points, Wine Spectator
"Ample oak character drives the Three Sticks Gap's Crown Chardonnay. Generous and balanced with ample oak spice, nutmeg, spiced pear, a streak of saline character, florals, and lemon curd. The palate is opulent, with honeyed stone fruits, petrichor and saline framework. Honeyed ginger, tangerine peel, ripe pear flesh, dashes of nutmeg and cardamom and a saline tingle towards the finish" - 93 points, Decanter
Producer: Three Sticks
Country: USA
Region: California
Varietal: Chardonnay
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vintage: 2022
Size: 750ml