Black Kite

North Coast Chardonnay and Pinot Noir rated by Wine Advocate, Enthusiast, and Decanter.

Black Kite produces wines from California's North Coast, a region defined by cool maritime influence and diverse microclimates. The winery's portfolio centers on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—varieties that thrive in the region's temperate conditions. Gap's Crown Vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir represent the core of the range, with the Chardonnay earning a 94-point average from prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Decanter. The Pinot Noir from the same vineyard, along with Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir, both average 93 points across the same critical panel. These ratings reflect wines built on the North Coast's capacity for balance and complexity in cool-climate varietals.