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2017 Three Sticks Gap's Crown Pinot Noir

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June 2, 2024 - $41

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RATINGS

94James Suckling

Impressive complexity here. Sappy, ripe dark cherries take center stage, surrounded by earthy and spicy elements and leafy nuances, too. The palate has a smooth build of ripe red-cherry flesh and delivers a succulent, plush and juicy finish. Stylish and refined pinot here.

94Wine Enthusiast

...richly layered and supremely structured in a wealth of crunchy red fruit and cardamom spice. Tension reigns in the form of sharp, persistent acidity and bold, integrated tannins that add substance and style.

93Jeb Dunnuck

...classy...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...

92The Wine Advocate

...scents of crushed red and black cherries, smoked cranberries and rhubarb arrive, accented by cinnamon, dried leaves, tobacco, mushroom and earth with spices and bitters in the undercurrent. The palate is medium-bodied with satisfying depth of flavor, a gentle frame and well-woven freshness on the long finish.

PRODUCER

Three Sticks

Three Sticks is named for the Roman numeral three, and it is a reference to the name of the founder, Bill Price III. Price had a career in private equity which eventually led him and business partners to invest in California wine estates. Price also started buying prime vineyards in the region and in 2007 left his career in investment to devote himself full time to wine ventures. Three Sticks was launched in 2002. Based in an historic, 19th-century adobe home in downtown Sonoma, Three Sticks owns vineyards in the Sonoma Coast, Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley, Russian River Valley and Carneros appellations. Bob Cabral became Three Sticks winemaker in 2015 after a celebrated career making wines at numerous Sonoma County estates, including William Selyem. In 2011 Wine Enthusiast named him Winemaker of the Year after being awarded the journal’s first 100 pt North American Pinot Noir. Three Sticks produces Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.