Sonoma Coast
TASTING NOTES
The wine’s lush profile welcomes you with lemon meringue and subtle hints of clove and cinnamon, creating an intoxicating aroma. Flavors of tart candy, baked apples, and spices unfold, offering a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice. This is a vintage to remember, as the richness and mouthfeel leaves a lasting impression.
VINEYARD NOTES – The birthplace of the Three Sticks story began from our Heritage vineyard, Durell, an expansive and legendary Sonoma property that we are lucky to call home. Our 2022 chardonnay embodies its essence, characterized by its diverse microclimates and rocky volcanic soils. Spanning three AVAs, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Carneros, Durell has played an integral role in shaping Sonoma’s winemaking history.
About Three Sticks
Our Heritage Vineyards, including Durell, Gap’s Crown, and Walala, are the cornerstone of exceptional pinot noir and chardonnay. These renowned sites have become iconic vineyards in California, showcasing their legacy and greatness. At Three Sticks, amongst select producers, honor their history while forging a path of continued success for future generations crafting beautiful wines.
Three Sticks Wines is a boutique, family-owned winery led by veteran winemaker Bob Cabral. Cabral’s commitment to crafting small-lot, artisanal wines from exceptional Sonoma Coast vineyards, including Durell Vineyard, Gap’s Crown Vineyard and Walala Vineyard, drives the winery’s focus of creating site specific wines. Founded in 2002, the winery is named for owner William S. Price III’s surfing nickname, “Billy Three Sticks,” assigned to him in his youth as reference to the Roman numeral that follows his name. Three Sticks has a down to earth approach to growing and winemaking, they believe in table fellowship as the power of wine to bring people together.
Bill and Eva Price are lovers of Sonoma’s grapes and rich history. The Vallejo-Castenada Adobe (built in 1842) was built by Captain Salvador Vallejo, brother of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, the Commandante Generale of the northern territory of Mexico (modern day Sonoma). The Prices purchased the property in 2012 and embarked on a two-year preservation project. The Three Sticks team worked with Sonoma historians and the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation to restore and protect the fabric of the property. They commissioned San Francisco-based designer Ken Fulk and his team to design the ambience of the Adobe, as it is known locally. The historic landmark in downtown Sonoma is now home to the hospitality of Three Sticks.
