2018 Black Kite Cellars Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast

Universally regarded as a stellar year, 2018 was the North Coast?hs mildest growing season in almost 40 years. The cool spring gave us near perfect fruit set while moderate summer temperatures, without any significant heat spikes, allowed for slow, even ripening that promoted excellent flavor development while retaining natural acidity. The relaxed pace continued through harvest with no weather events forcing our picking decisions. The resulting 2018 wines are stunning, offering wonderful concentration, complexity, finesse and flavors reflecting their unique vineyard sites.

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