Perfumed aromas of wild blackberries, strawberries, potpourri and citrus peel. The palate is medium-bodied with focused acidity and fine tannins, giving notes of boysenberries, dark cherries, hibiscus and cassia bark. Very pretty, with a underlying savory note. Drink or hold.
95 points, James Suckling (Dec 2024)
Gap’s Crown is a vineyard deeply shaped by the fierce winds of the Petaluma Gap, and you can see and smell that energy in the glass. Kosta Browne sources fruit from one of the vineyard’s highest-elevation blocks, where abundant sunlight and constant exposure lead to thicker grape skins, naturally resulting in deeper colour, firmer tannins, and intense flavour concentration. The 2022 vintage shows a vivid purple hue and layered aromas of dark berries, sweet spice, and a touch of citrus zest. Aged in 46% new French oak, the wine picks up warm baking spice and a plush texture on the palate. The finish is long and savoury, with an edgy echo of amaro-like bitterness and citrus peel.
95 points, Ana Carolina Quintela, Decanter (Apr 2025)
The 2022 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard reveals a darker ruby red hue and is ripe on the nose with notes of cherry cordial, pine, leather, and mossy earth. Full-bodied, it fills the palate with supple, ripe tannins, a silky, fruity roundness, and a ripe but well-managed finish. Drink 2025-2035.
94 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jul 2025)
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