Kosta Browne - Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2021
Price: $99.99
| Producer | Kosta Browne |
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| Country | California |
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| Region | North Coast |
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| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
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| Varietal | PINOT NOIR |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 34302 |
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James Suckling: 94 Points
Aromatic with ripe fruits and black fruits as well as strawberries with some black tobacco and tea leaf. Full-bodied with a solid core of fruit. Dark chocolate and bark with mushroom undertones to the fruit at the finish. Tangy and zesty at the end. Why wait?
Jeb Dunnuck: 94 Points
Taking on more richness both visually and aromatically, the 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is generous with violets, black cherry, and cola spices. Medium to full-bodied, it has ripe, sweet tannins, with notes of black tea, expansive black raspberry fruit, and toasted cedar. It offers good richness and has a classic feel with a long finish.
Decanter Magazine: 94 Points
Kosta Browne's 2021 Appellation Series Russian River Pinot Noir packs quite a juicy, exquisite wine sourced from a panoply of incredible sites, including Bootlegger's Hill, Giusti Ranch, Keefer Ranch, Winner's Circle, Zio Tony Ranch, Moonshine Ranch, Jenkins, and Sundawg Ridge, mostly all imbued with the AVA's famous Goldridge loam soils. Fermentation was in a mix of stainless steel, wood, and concrete, with 2% whole cluster, aged 15 months in 34% new French oak and some large wood casks. Ripe and richly scented with strawberry, rhubarb, and dusty minerals. Medium-bodied with lush, ripe black cherry and raspberry fruits, velvety tannins, and tangy blood orange acidity with sweet baking spices layered into the balanced finish.
Wine Advocate: 94 Points
The 2021 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley was matured for 15 months in 34% new oak. It has a medium ruby color and generous aromatic layers of lavender, licorice, eucalyptus and forest floor with a core of dark fruit. The medium-bodied palate is powerful, its concentrated fruit complemented by well-integrated oak spice. It has abundant, grainy tannins, bursts of mouthwatering acidity and a very long, layered finish. Offer it another 2-3 years in bottle to unwind.
Wine Spectator
Juicy and engaging, with a ball of kirsch wrapped in licorice and black tea notes, revealing a light wood spice echo on the toasty finish.
