2017 Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Aged 19 months in 50% new French oak, the medium ruby colored 2017 Pinot Noir Kanzler Vineyard gives up cinnamon toast, pipe tobacco, pencil shavings, moss-covered bark and mushrooms with a core of blackberries, redcurrant and cranberries. Medium-bodied, it's earthy but countered by bright berry flavors, with a grainy frame and juicy acidity lifting the finish. This needs another year or two in bottle to come together but should result in a lovely, earth-driven expression. 850 cases produced.
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James Suckling
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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This is in the Sebastopol Hills, on a long, slow-sloping ranch with older vines and some very cool pockets. This has a very complex and fragrant, spicy edge with a broad spectrum of spices, dressing bright red cherries. So complex. The palate has such silky, seamless texture and abundant, rich and round fruit. Really seductive. Drink now.
About the producer
Kosta Browne is one of California's most acclaimed wineries, renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that express the character of top vineyard sites across Sonoma and beyond. Combining meticulous sourcing with thoughtful winemaking, the wines offer richness, precision, and remarkable sense of place.