Three Sticks Gaps Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Wine Enthusiast Review Rated 96 EDITORS CHOICE Warmed cassis and plum notes form the core, while lilting lilac, violet and iris accents stream throughout. Offers a flash of black tea on the finish, along with a beguiling, cashmerelike mouthfeel. Judicious toast lets it all play out beautifully. A pitch-perfect example of the vintage profile. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2040. Three Sticks Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023 Powerful, precise, and site-driven. The 2023 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir from Three Sticks showcases one of the Sonoma Coast's most prized sites—high-elevation, wind-swept, and dramatically influenced by the Petaluma Gap's cooling currents. This vintage delivers intensity, purity, and structure, balancing concentrated fruit with the vineyard's signature tension and minerality.
Key Details

Producer: Three Sticks Wines Vineyard: Gap's Crown Vineyard Region: Sonoma Coast (Petaluma Gap influence), California
Varietal:
100% Pinot Noir Clones: Rochioli, Swan, 115, 828, 667, 777 Style: Structured, concentrated, cool-climate ABV: 13.8% \Tasting Notes
Black cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate reduction Crushed rose petal, sage, and coastal herbs Hints of cranberry, black tea, and subtle earth Long, energetic finish with fine tannins and vibrant acidity Profile & Structure High-elevation fruit delivering intensity and precision Petaluma Gap winds create natural acidity and tension Silky yet firm tannins supporting concentrated red and dark fruit One of Three Sticks' most structured and age-worthy Pinot bottlings Food Pairing Duck breast with cherry glaze Grilled salmon or cedar-plank trout Mushroom ragù or truffle risotto Aged goat cheese or alpine cheeses