Lombardi 2022 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

The 2022 Lombardi Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir is a highly distinctive and deeply layered expression of the cool-climate Pinot Noir varietal, sourced from a single, prized block within the iconic Gap's Crown Vineyard located in California's windy and foggy Petaluma Gap AVA. In this particular 2022 vintage, the unique microclimate yields a profile of incredible elegance, intensity, and structural power.

The aromatics open with an enticing bouquet of lilac, lavender, dark cherry, and blackberry, grounded by vibrant undertones of black truffle and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is round and focused, greeting the front palate with a rush of crushed berries, while chocolate-covered cherries and a delicate trace of candied orange peel saturate the mid-palate before evolving into a smooth, lengthy finish. 

Given its high-toned purity, vibrant acidity, and sophisticated savory elements, this food-friendly Pinot Noir pairs exceptionally well with rich or subtly spiced dishes. Excellent food pairings include grilled salmon or beef satay skewers, as well as classic game pairings like roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, or a succulent game bird.

92pts James Suckling
The 2022 Lombardi Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir has garnered exceptional acclaim from a broad range of elite wine publications, universally praising its depth, balance, and expression of terroir. The vintage earned top honors with 95-point ratings from The Tasting Panel Magazine, the International Wine Report, and veteran wine critic Wilfred Wong. Close behind, it secured highly coveted 94-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Review Online, and Audrey Frick writing for JebDunnuck.com. Critics at California Wine Advisors went even further, assigning it a 96+ point "Classic" rating while remarking on its striking layers and remarkable structural depth despite its relative youth. Rounding out the professional consensus, prominent critic James Suckling awarded the bottling 92 points, and Ken’s Wine Guide issued a rating of 93.5 (Very Good+), yielding a composite 92.1 KWG Score across its aggregate review tracking. Reviewers uniformly underscore that while this young wine requires a bit of patience or time in a decanter to fully open up, its seamless tannins, integrated acidity, and persistent finish make it a stellar addition to any cellar.