Aged 15 months in 40% new French oak, the 2016 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard is medium ruby with a nose of Earl Grey tea leaves, citrus peel, garrigue and lavender with touches of tree bark, dried flowers, wild blackberries, blueberries and bright red berries. Medium-bodied and silky, it's perfumed and elegantly styled in the mouth with a finely grained frame and seamlessly woven freshness, finishing long with loads of perfume and spice. 3,400 cases produced.- Erin Brooks (12/2019)
Everything is moving in the right direction, from the snappy wild berry and plum flavors to the crushed rock and savory underbrush notes. Ends with fine-grained tannins that bode well for the future. Drink now through 2024.-JL
The 2016 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown comes across as washed out, tart and lacking in depth. The very first impression is positive, but then the wine narrows fiercely through the mid-palate and finish. There is no way getting around it: this is a problematic wine.- Antonio Galloni (07/2018)
Producer: Kosta Browne
Vintage: 2016
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Sonoma
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
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