Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Kanzler 2003

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Starting at: $135.00 USD

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Winery:

Kosta Browne Winery

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Sonoma Coast

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2016

UPC:

 

User Tags:  berry, bramble fruits, spices, stone fruits, raspberry, spice, color descriptors, cherry, (tree) fruit, fruit 

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What to Expect

California has long struggled with Pinot Noir. Finding the right vineyards for this most fickle of grape, one that enjoys a cool growing season yet needs warmth close to harvest to fully ripen, has proven a challenge in such a sunny state. Cooler areas eventually became identified; the Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley and Mendocino's Anderson valley are all prime spots for Pinot Noir in California. Unlike the lighter colored and sometimes delicate Pinots of Burgundy, California produces many rich, deep Pinots full of slightly chewy dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor frequently adding complexity.

Winemakers Notes

One thing is for sure, Kanzler Vineyard has a distinct terrior and produces fruit of exceptional quality. Our 2003 Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir is exotic to say the least. This wine is deep, complex and bursting with intense flavors and aromatic. The vineyard is located just south of Bodega Highway in the Petaluma Land Gap, which is a very cool sight a few miles east of the Pacific Ocean. The Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir is a blend of clones 667, 115 and Pommard and was aged in 100% French oak barrels-41% new oak-for 17 months. While you may be tempted to drink this now, and it is drinking well, it will continue read more...to significantly improved and drink well over the next 5-10 years.

Aromatics
Profiles of blackberry, black cherry and rose petal supported by a rich, bold core of dark stone fruit and cedar.

On The Palate
Bold blackberry and cherry are prominent with undertones of sweet spice, leather and cedar. A bold Pinot Noir, the Kanzler Vineyard exudes stunning depth, which lingers throughout the long finish. The dark fruit quality prevails, complimented with sweet oak, chocolate and floral notes, making this wine extremely complex and layered.    (hide)

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