Kosta Browne Koplen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011
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Zeros in on a tight core of vivid dark berry, with touches of wild berry, raspberry and blueberry shaded by creamy oak. Gains velocity and depth, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2022.
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Sweet and outgoing in scent with toasty oak in support of its deep, and nicely concentrated black cherry fruit, this ample offering has lots of substance and size with a sense of solidity and the structure of an eminently ageworthy Pinot Noir. Its undisguised ripeness is tempered by its fine acid balance, and its lengthy finish is marked by a slight tannic grip. It is still a bit gruff at the edges, but its prospects for polish are quite good, and it will pay dividends to those willing to wait for another three to five years.
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Founded in 1997, Kosta Browne is one of North America’s most revered wineries, recognized for making some of the world’s finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Located in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, and guided by an acclaimed team that includes renowned Winemaker Julien Howsepian, Kosta Browne makes appellation and single-vineyard wines from the most coveted cool-climate vineyards across the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations. In addition to partnering with the finest growers in California, Kosta Browne has an estate program that features 170 acres of vineyards through ownership or long-term leases that includes the Cerise Vineyard in Anderson Valley, Keefer Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, and a prized section of the Gap’s Crown Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast. Kosta Browne has earned a place on Wine Spectator’s annual list of the world’s “Top 100 Wines” seven times since 2005, including “Wine of the Year” in 2011.