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Score: 92  Country: California Region: Sonoma Issue: Aug 31, 2014 Tannic and slow to unfold, with a core of plum, cherry, raspberry and wilted rose scents. A touch of graphite and crushed rock weave in on the finish. Drink now through 2022. 827 cases made. JL Cool ocean breezes between the Sonoma Mountain and the Petaluma Wind Gap trap coastal fog just before harvest to ensure slow, and evenly ripened fruit. Oak-inspired spice with a soft yet lively acidity. eRobertParker.com #216 Dec 2014 Robert M. Parker, Jr. 87 Drink: Now The 2012 Pinot Noir Gaps Crown Vineyard displays an impressively saturated deep ruby/purple color as well as plenty of black cherry and berry fruit. Aged 11 months in French oak, it possesses good purity, a deft touch of wood, and a medium-bodied, nicely concentrated finish. Drink Now