Kosta Browne - Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2018
Price: $129.99
| Producer | Kosta Browne |
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| Country | USA |
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| Region | Sonoma Coast |
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| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
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| Sku | 32069 |
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Kosta Browne Description
Nose: Deeply fruity, with blueberry and blackberry
pie over a subtle backdrop of honeycombs and French oak.
Mouth: Instantly irresistible with mouthwatering tension evolving to a balanced, focused finish.
Gap’s Crown is considered by many to be one of the best representations of what the Petaluma Gap AVA, the southern component of Sonoma Coast, is all about. Since we began working with this site in 2006, its meteoric rise into the pantheon of great Pinot Noir vineyards has been extraordinary.
Sweeping vineyards with dramatic elevation changes and clonal variety define this exemplary site. Each year, this Pinot Noir dazzles with its stunning purity and lush flavors—and 2018 is no exception. From its mouthwatering tension to its seductive, flowing flavors of blueberry, blackberry pie, and honeycomb, this is classic Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. To capture the site’s vibrancy, the majority of the wine was fermented in stainless steel, with a small portion aged in concrete to enhance the wine’s irresistible mouthfeel.
James Suckling: 96 Points
Lively aromas of blue and ripe red fruit, plums and toasted rosemary. Full-bodied and so expansive on the palate. Well-integrated tannins carry plenty of flavor with so much depth and steady intensity. Well balanced and remaining fresh, despite the lush fruit. Delicious. Drinkable now, but best after 2023.
