Three Sticks Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

EEUU/ California

Dry, medium-bodied red made from grapes grown in the Gap's Crown vineyard, located in the "Petaluma Gap," one of the coolest spots on the Sonoma coast. Predominantly loam and clay loam soils. 14,4% vol.

Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir

Ageing: Fermented in open-top tanks with 28% in whole clusters. Aged for 15 months in French oak barrels (51% new).

Awards: Jeb Dunnuck: 93 points. Wine Advocate: 92 points.

Tasting Notes: Ideal with duck and other game birds, casseroles or beef stew. Best enjoyed: 2021 to 2026

Presentation: Cardboard boxes of 6 bottles
Availability: good.

What do the experts say?

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Jeb Dunnuck: "It’s another classy, impeccably made effort that has a great perfume of black raspberries and dark berry fruits as well as medium body, bright yet integrated acidity, fine tannins, and building complexity in its darker, earthy, spicy aromas and flavors. It too has a decade of prime drinking ahead of it.”

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