Three Sticks Chardonnay Gap's Crown 2022

Selected as #5 in Wine Enthusiast's 2024 Top 100 Cellar Selections Our Heritage Vineyards, including Durell, Gap’s Crown, and Walala, are the cornerstone of exceptional pinot noir and chardonnay. These renowned sites have become iconic vineyards in California, showcasing their legacy and greatness. At Three Sticks, amongst select producers, honor their history while forging a path of continued success for future generations crafting beautiful wines. VINEYARD NOTES The newest vintage from our Heritage vineyard, Gap’s Crown, is another showstopper chardonnay. This vineyard, located on the western slope of Sonoma Mountain within the Petaluma Gap, has unique weather conditions characterized by a persistent blend of wind and fog that create an environment that supports to near-perfect ripening. VINTAGE NOTES In 2022, we saw a continuation of the drought in CA, with warm weather, early bloom, and long, slow flowering. Some of our vineyard blocks that flowered during the cold stretch did not