"This is a gorgeous rendering of grape and place. Steely at first, it shows off the coolness of the site, yet it's thick and inviting in apple skin, lemon bar and fresh-picked papaya. Minerality-driven, it never taxes the palate, instead releasing quiet waves of flavor and acidity."
- Wine Enthusiast (May 1st 2016) 94 pts + Editor's choice
"There is an intensity of oak that greets the nose of this wine, leading to baked-fruit flavors of apple and pineapple, with and nutmeg offering nuance. Bright, persistent acidity cuts through the rich palate and complements its creaminess. - VB"
- Wine Enthusiast (February 2018), 91 pts
"From a well-known site on the Sonoma Coast, the 2016 Chardonnay Gap’s Crown Vineyard is a more racy, vibrant white that has notes lime, crushed mint, exotic flowers, and spice, all framed by a Burgundian-like sense of reduction and minerality. Medium-bodied, textured, concentrated, and balanced, with some serious intensity and richness in its texture, drink it anytime over the coming decade or more.”
- Jeb Dunnuck (June 2018), 94 pts
