Norman

9.8

Started off strong and just got better with air. — 16 days ago

Kevin Løk

8.9

Surprisingly decent. — 3 months ago

with Caroline

Nathan Renfro

9.8

Been a big fan of Nine Suns for years. This was first bottle of Realm’s Houyi vineyard I’ve tried from my cellar. I believe ‘13 was Realm’s first year with Houyi fruit. The nose is incredible. With an hour decant, the wine is silky and seductive. The fruit is perfectly matched by the tannins and acidity. Everything working together perfectly. The fruit is bold and black, lovely minerality. Just an incredible mouthfeel. Nice finish. Next time I have this ‘13 I’ll have to have it side by side with a Nine Suns ‘13. This is drinking fantastic right now. — 2 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

From 3L

Light red color with brick edges.

The nose shows; sweet & sour cherries, vanillin, plum, crazy, brilliant, floral. raspberries, strawberries, low key blackberries, red cola, savory notes, light herbs, slightly moist black earth w/ dry leaves, soft, beautiful oak, dry crushed rocks w/ limestone and red roses.

The palate is soft, nicely resolved. Sweet & sour/tart, cherries, vanillin, plum, brilliant raspberries, strawberries, low key blackberries, red cola, gentle/understated baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon savory notes, soft/light mid darkish spice, used leather, soft cigar box, light herbs, slightly moist black earth w/ dry leaves, soft oak shavings, dry crushed rocks w/ limestone and red roses, blue lilies, dry, undertone violets, pleasant acidity with a soft, elegant, well balanced/knitted, nicely toned/structured finish that lasts two-minutes.

Roughly 1000-1500 bottles made. Only nine 3L’s made. This is one of them. — 5 days ago

Norman

9.5

Engagement dinner for my oldest son. Great night and a great wine. — 7 months ago

Alex Skandalis

9.2

If you like this type of red this will be in your wheelhouse. — 5 years ago

Matthew G Pickett

9.3

Plummy, red and black fruit, cigar box, cedar, graphite, coffee, chocolate, med + to high acid, beautifully integrated tannin, long lingering finish. 7 years on it’s drinking great, can go another 10. — 2 months ago

Iris Wormington

9.2

Easy to drink, medium bodied and extremely minimal tannins. Had with lemon ricotta pasta — 5 months ago

Gregg Siegal

9.0

Darker and richer in flavor than most merlots. Great finish. Nice acidic backbone, very nice. — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

We tasted nine Kosta Browne Pinots from 2005-2013, all from the Keefer Ranch vineyard. The 2007 was savory and sturdy, #6 of the group. — 5 years ago