Description
Gust Petaluma Gap Chardonnay grapes are sourced from two of our vineyards in the Petaluma Gap. The majority of fruit came from our Tolay Vista vineyard, south of Stage Gulch Road, in the rolling hills at the base of Wildcat Mountain. Clone 17 is planted here and we have less stressed vines, so larger yields in a slightly less exposed position. This leads to similar harvest dates for each block in late October, extremely late compared to most growing seasons. The rest comes from our Diamond Pile Ranch located on Old Adobe Road on the Eastern boundary of the Petaluma Gap. The vineyard was planted in 2001 and the block this fruit comes from is from the steepest part of the vineyard and planted to clone 76 on rootstock 5BB. Heavy clays dominate this area and the vines are naturally stressed, yielding a low crop of concentrated fruit with thick skins and a long ripening season. 2023 was the coldest year in recent history, with a late bud break, and a lack of heat and sunshine throughout the year leading to what would be politely called a mild Summer. Grapes were picked at unusually low sugars with unparalleled flavor and acidity making this truly a vintage for the ages that will reward cellaring.
GUST
Gust Petaluma Gap Chardonnay grapes are sourced from two of our vineyards in the Petaluma Gap. The majority of fruit came from our Tolay Vista vineyard, south of Stage Gulch Road, in the rolling hills at the base of Wildcat Mountain. Clone 17 is planted here and we have less stressed vines, so larger yields in a slightly less exposed position. This leads to similar harvest dates for each block in late October, extremely late compared to most growing seasons. The rest comes from our Diamond Pile Ranch located on Old Adobe Road on the Eastern boundary of the Petaluma Gap. The vineyard was planted in 2001 and the block this fruit comes from is from the steepest part of the vineyard and planted to clone 76 on rootstock 5BB. Heavy clays dominate this area and the vines are naturally stressed, yielding a low crop of concentrated fruit with thick skins and a long ripening season. 2023 was the coldest year in recent history, with a late bud break, and a lack of heat and sunshine throughout the year leading to what would be politely called a mild Summer. Grapes were picked at unusually low sugars with unparalleled flavor and acidity making this truly a vintage for the ages that will reward cellaring.
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