Expression 38° Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2-Pack
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This Expression 38° comes from the Sonoma Coast, and no, the name does NOT refer to the temperature at which it should be served. A Chardonnay at six degrees above freezing? Let’s not be silly. No, this vineyard derives its moniker from its latitudinal coordinates. Located at 38° North by 122° West, it has cool temperatures and high rainfall, which allow for slow grape maturation and optimal ripeness. These factors are all important, and you should make sure to not buy wines from any of the following imposter latitudes.
38° North by 122° East - This location lies between the Korean peninsula and mainland China. Neither of these areas are well known for their Chardonnays, or even wine in general. Coupled with the fact that these coordinates lie in the middle of The Yellow Sea makes grape cultivation challenging at best.
38° South by 122° West - The numbers sound inviting at first, but this point lies deep in the Atlantic Ocean. About a thousand miles from Rapa Nui, you’d be hard pressed to find any grapes, fresh water, food, or chance of survival. Definite pass.
38° South by 122° East - This spot lies a few hundred kilometers off the southern coast of Australia. While it’s true that the prominence of Australian wines has really been emerging over the last three decades, these specific coordinates are unlikely to produce much of quality, as they, too, are in the middle of the ocean.
Features
2008 Expression 38〫Sonoma Coast, Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay 2-Pack
2008 provided a cool, dry winter, followed by a mild summer that finished up with a nice warm period into harvest. This great weather and a small crop level were enhanced by the cool Pacific breezes and coastal fog that make their way through the Petaluma Gap; making for pristine and intense fruit. The result is a Chardonnay that exhibits great fruit and floral characteristics, while maintaining excellent balance, minerality and texture. It's a modern style coastal Chardonnay, brimming with acidity and starring major league pineapple, tangerine, Asian pear, buttered toast and honey vanilla flavors. Very rich and flamboyant.
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Specs
Winery Retail Price: $90.00
Average Shipping: $15.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $100.00
- Varietal Content: 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Vineyard: Gap’s Crown Vineyard
- Alcohol: 14.1%
- Cases Produced: 900
Specs
Winery Retail Price: $90.00
Average Shipping: $15.00
Woot Shipping: (-$5.00)
Total MSRP: $100.00
- Varietal Content: 100% Chardonnay
- Appellation: Sonoma Coast
- Vineyard: Gap’s Crown Vineyard
- Alcohol: 14.1%
- Cases Produced: 900
Vendor Details
Expression Wines
- Founded:
- 2006
- Owners:
- Bill Hill & Dick Wollack
- Location:
- McMinnville, Oregon
Expression Wines - Pinot with Latitude
Pinot Noir is notoriously fickle, but can be brilliant when grown in the right terroir. Expression Wines represent a commitment to producing the finest Pinot Noir from the best sub-appellations on the West Coast.
Our vineyards at different latitudes represent different ‘Expressions’ of great Pinot Noir and our winemaker, Richard Sowalsky, is dedicated to crafting only the best wines from each region. Our winegrowing regions include the Santa Rita Hills (34°), the Sonoma Coast (38°), the Anderson Valley (39°), and the Eola-Amity Hills (44°) of Willamette Valley, Oregon.
Our goal is to showcase both the ‘Grand-Cru’ vineyards and the terroir of each sub-appellation. Each vintage, we will be bringing to you our finest blends from each latitude as well as small single vineyard designate lots that represent the best of what our vineyards can deliver!
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