Three Sticks Gap's Crown Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023 Rated 96WE EDITORS CHOICE

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