Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast Appellation

Kanzler Vineyard

Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Planted: 1996
Total Acreage: 20 acres
Rootstock: 1103, 101-14 and 420A
Clones: 667 (2 blocks), 115 (2 blocks) and Pommard
Trellising: Cane
Soils: Gold Ridge Sandy Loam
Owner: Steve and Lynda Kanzler
Managed by: Eric Neal

Our first Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir was produced in 2002, and at that point, we knew we were on to something fantastic. Kanzler has been a staple in our portfolio ever since and, in addition to being a single vineyard designate wine, it is a large part of our Sonoma Coast appellation wine. In 2006, we will produce wine from five distinct blocks (2 - 667 blocks, 2 - 115 blocks and 1 - Pommard block) that are picked, sorted, cold-soaked, fermented and barreled separately.

The vineyard is located in western Sonoma County, just south of Bodega Highway on Sander's Road. The vineyard is on 20 gently sloping acres of what was formerly an old apple orchard. The vineyard location is near the beginning of the Petaluma Gap land channel, which is a microclimate characterized by morning and evening fog, breezy afternoons and bright, but mild afternoon sun. The cooler temperatures allow for an extended hang time and produce grapes of uncommon intensity and complexity. The Kanzler Vineyard is usually the last Pinot Noir vineyard we harvest. Owners Steve and Lynda Kanzler live in a house surrounded by the vineyards and are committed to growing world class grapes and being good stewards of the environment.

Gap's Crown

Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vine Age: 9 Years
Total Acreage: 140 (9 acres for Kosta Browne)
Rootstock: 101-14 (clone 667) 3309 (Swan and 115)
Clones: 667, 115 and Swan
Trellising: Cane
Owners: Premier Pacific Vineyards
Managed by: Premier Pacific Vineyards

Premier Pacific Vineyards approached us in 2005 about their new vineyards in Sonoma County. Upon visiting Gap's Crown Vineyard near Penngrove, we were very impressed with their dedication to vineyard excellence. The vineyard is planted to 140 acres of Pinot Noir and is divided into 30 different and distinct blocks. Mitchell Klug heads up viticulture for all of Premier Pacific's vineyards and is supported by a talented team. The viticulture is second to none, producing some of the finest grapes in Sonoma County.

Gap's Crown is an integral part of our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and will become the major component of that blend in future vintages.