Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2003

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Winery:

Kosta Browne Winery

Varietal:

Pinot Noir

Region:

USA > California > Sonoma County > Russian River Valley

Type:

Red Wine

Color:

Drink Dates:

Drink Now - 2016

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User Tags:  stone fruits, cherry, (tree) fruit, color descriptors, spice, resinous, fruit, oak, cola, balance 

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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

The blend for our 2003 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is classic Russian River Valley with a luscious mouth-watering palate and deep, focused flavors. The final blend is made up of 5 vineyards from the middle to upper reaches of the Russian River Valley: Amber Ridge, Koplen, Cohn, Dutton-Manzana and Tykanera. The clones are blend of Dijon clones 667, 115, old Dijon and Pommard. The wine was aged in 100% French oak barrels (44% new oak) for 17 months.
Aromatics

Rich, black cherry, ripe raspberry and cool, blue fruits are laced with milk chocolate, vanilla and hints of white pepper.
On read more...The Palate

Forward raspberry and cherries jubilee are complemented with dark, chewy stone fruit and a complex, silky, ripe mouth-feel that finishes long and clean with plum and lavender. This is deeply concentration yet extremely well balanced and precise. While this is drinking extremely well right now, we believe this will continue to improve and drink well for over the next 5-7 years.    (hide)

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