2019 Hundred Knot Khoai Gap's Crown Pinot Noir [WE92]

Producer: RD Winery  
Region: Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Year: 2019 

Retail Price: $72.00 
Our Price: $19.99* 

Gap's Crown Vineyard is legendary and an icon of California viticulture.  It's a highly acclaimed vineyard known for its layered Pinot Noirs.  Gap's Crown is  one of the most iconic vineyards of the Sonoma Coast and a premium source for top rated Pinot Noir vintage after vintage.  Renowned for its consistency, Gap's Crown is highly sought after by winemakers all over California.  Both Kosta Browne and Three Sticks make exceptional Pinots from this iconic vineyard.  RD Winery is Napa Valley's first Vietnamese-owned winery.  It's one of the few places in Napa Valley where you don't need a reservation for a tasting and the winery is renowned for its food pairings.  RD Winery originally started as an export company whose wines were only available in Vietnam, but grew from there.  They have two labels to their name.  Hundred Knot features wines from storied vineyards in Napa and Sonoma.  They have a terroir-driven portfolio and Khoai is their high-end tier.  Wines from the Hundred Knot label are classically styled, complex and balanced - perfect for a special occasion.  The 2019 Hundred Knot Khoai Gap's Crown Pinot Noir is silky and downright irresistible.  It's light-bodied, elegant, incredibly nuanced and layered.  This Pinot has an expansive, yet delicate fruit core.  It has notes of juicy pomegranate, red cherry, strawberry, orange peel, green tea, forest floor, a dusting of cardamom, cinnamon and clove.  It's supple and smooth on the palate with clean natural charms.  Enjoy!

Wine Enthusiast, 92 Points 

"A light-bodied, elegant wine from the famous cool-climate site, this is layered and nuanced in style, with a savory, earthy presence of forest and black tea. The dark-cherry and strawberry tones are seasoned in nutmeg and cardamom, and are supple and smooth on the palate." 

Winemaker Notes: 

"Hailing from the legendary Gap's Crown Vineyard in Sonoma's famed Petaluma Gap, this wine emits expressive hints of juicy pomegranate, red cherry, freshly-picked strawberry, and orange peel within an expansive, yet delicate fruit core. Notes of green tea, forest floor, pine cone, and nori emerge to provide clean natural charms. A dusting of cardamom, cinnamon, and clove contribute a range of gorgeously lifted spices. After an incredibly layered and nuanced presentation, the wine finishes with a silky and downright irresistible mouthfeel." 

Alcohol: 13.5% 

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