Kanzler is primary a grower with Kosta Brown (its 2004 Kanzler Vineyard PN rated 98 points by WS, the highest ever for a US PN) their most prominent customer. With some juice coming from the same vineyard, this bottle is fantastic.
Initial burst of aroma of fresh strawberry, cherry, and blackberry slowly turned to mushroom, incense, and scent of violet. Oak is very well integrated. Lush yet lively palate with medium finish. 13 month in French oak, 40% new. Not cheap, but well worth the price. — 6 years ago
Light in body, cherry forward pinot juice. Nice, different, and a Tuesday. — 9 months ago
Black cherry, Dr Pepper, little pomegranate, went well with flank steak. — 5 years ago
Just beautiful, tart red fruit, a touch of stems bring a bit of menthol and spice, it just makes me happy. — 6 years ago
Still had energy and read as Cali PN. Earthy cherry cola. — 5 years ago
From a Mag...surprisingly youthful...blackberry and cherry with boysenberry...enticing tart/sour mix-palate — 5 years ago
Sipping Fine Wine
A blend from (57%) Estate fruit, and a sizable portion (18%) Mes Filles Vineyard. Medium Ruby color, purple edges, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, plum and currants with pepper, tea, herbs, cinnamon and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, ripe fruit and warm woody tones. Very Nice! — 7 months ago