2021 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Anderson Valley
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Luscious aromas of rose petals, cherry cream and toasted oak lead to a rich palate of black cherries, blackcurrants, cinnamon and star anise. A medium body, moderate tannins and good acidity give it plenty of life and lift to complement the lavish spices and fruit.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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Clones 2A, Swan, Calera, 23, 37, 38, 97 and 828. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel, oak and concrete with 6% whole clusters. Aged for 18 months in oak, with 46% new French, 5% new Austrian and the remainder neutral French. 900 cases produced. Smells of raspberry and cherry fruit. Juicy raspberry and cherry flavours have a lovely brightness and excellent acidity. Faint, fleecy tannins with just a hint of wood lingering in the finish. One of the better bottlings from this producer I've had and certainly the lowest in alcohol. A marked change in style from what I remember and much the better for it. (AY)
The 2021 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley, matured for 13 months in 38% new French oak, takes some time to shake off its cedary new oak and reveal red cherry, pipe tobacco and garrigue. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and refreshing with concentrated, spicy fruit, and it has a long finish laced with baking spices.