96pts Wine Enthusiast

Bright, focused apple and lemon aromas anchor the nose of this Chardonnay. The palate is clean and lively, displaying flavors of Honeycrisp apple, with tangerine and lemon winding up the intensity. A long, complex and mouthwatering finish comes in a framework of beautifully integrated French oak.

95pts Wine Spectator

Wonderfully intense and vibrant, with plenty of generosity to the flavors of Key lime, quince, pear and Honeycrisp apple on its taut, mouthwatering frame. Offers accents of tarragon and lemon verbena, with a note of crunchy sea salt on the energetic finish.

93pts Vinous

The 2022 Chardonnay Gap's Crown Vineyard is gorgeous. Creamy, open-knit and expansive, the 2022 is quite impressive. Citrus confit, marzipan, white flowers, slate and chalk are all woven together. There's a seamless quality here that is so attractive.

Winemaker Notes

This vintage exudes vibrancy with notes of lime and green citrus. The subtle influence of spicy oak adds layers of complexity and depth, leaving you with a lengthy, fresh finish.

Vineyard Notes

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.

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.