It might not be a stretch to surmise that the relatively new Petaluma Gap AVA became one largely due to the fruit that has come from the Gap’s Crown Vineyard. It does particularly well in the hands of MacRostie winemaker Heidi Bridenhagen in the 2021 vintage, with this combination of deep cherry and raspberry fruit, dry earth minerality and fall spice, balanced with “house style” acidity and finishing long and toasty. Beautiful!
MacRostie Winery and Vineyard, Petaluma Gap (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
By Rich Cook