Kosta Browne
Keefer Ranch Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
We tasted nine Kosta Browne Pinots from 2005-2013, all from the Keefer Ranch vineyard. And the #1 wine of the night is the 2014!
We tasted nine Kosta Browne Pinots from 2005-2013, all from the Keefer Ranch vineyard. And the #1 wine of the night is the 2014!
Oct 26th, 2021
The nose shows a mix of ripe, dried, slightly candied & floral fruits that are; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, both plums, raspberries, slightly fermented strawberries & dry cranberries with haunting blueberries. Dark, pronounced spices, clove, vanilla, touch of cinnamon stick, dark, rich earth, steeped fruit tea, core and f anise leading to some black licorice, ambers, limestone, dry, crushed rock powder, mix of blue & purple cola, mint, tree sap with bark, slightly withering & candied florals that are; dark, red, purple & blue.
The body is medium full, rich, ripe with nice viscosity. She has a light tannin feeling. Mix of ripe, dried, slightly candied & floral fruits that are; blackberries, dry, dark cherries, black raspberries, both plums, raspberries, slightly fermented strawberries & dry cranberries with haunting blueberries. Dark, pronounced spices with mid to strong heat, clove, vanilla, touch of cinnamon stick, salted caramel, dark, rich earth, steeped fruit tea, core of anise leading to some black licorice, ambers, incense, dry tobacco, savory, grilled meats, used leather, dry & fresh herbs, mint, limestone, dry, crushed rock powder, mix of blue & purple cola, mint, tree sap with bark, slightly withering & candied florals that are; dark, red, purple & blue. The acidity is a cool mountain stream. The finish is; nicely knitted, well balanced fruit & earth, elegant, fruit juicy falling onto spice & earth persisting several minutes.
Good...still needs 3-5 years in prison before it gives more back.
12/26/20 Happy Boxing Day! đ
The nose shows a mix of ripe, dried, slightly candied & floral fruits that are; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, both plums, raspberries, slightly fermented strawberries & dry cranberries with haunting blueberries. Dark, pronounced spices, clove, vanilla, touch of cinnamon stick, dark, rich earth, steeped fruit tea, core and f anise leading to some black licorice, ambers, limestone, dry, crushed rock powder, mix of blue & purple cola, mint, tree sap with bark, slightly withering & candied florals that are; dark, red, purple & blue.
The body is medium full, rich, ripe with nice viscosity. She has a light tannin feeling. Mix of ripe, dried, slightly candied & floral fruits that are; blackberries, dry, dark cherries, black raspberries, both plums, raspberries, slightly fermented strawberries & dry cranberries with haunting blueberries. Dark, pronounced spices with mid to strong heat, clove, vanilla, touch of cinnamon stick, salted caramel, dark, rich earth, steeped fruit tea, core of anise leading to some black licorice, ambers, incense, dry tobacco, savory, grilled meats, used leather, dry & fresh herbs, mint, limestone, dry, crushed rock powder, mix of blue & purple cola, mint, tree sap with bark, slightly withering & candied florals that are; dark, red, purple & blue. The acidity is a cool mountain stream. The finish is; nicely knitted, well balanced fruit & earth, elegant, fruit juicy falling onto spice & earth persisting several minutes.
Good...still needs 3-5 years in prison before it gives more back.
12/26/20 Happy Boxing Day! đ
Lovely Russian River Pinot, ready to drink now if you like wines on the brighter side. Typical cherry and spice notes, no flaws, M+ acidity keeps this fresh.
Lovely Russian River Pinot, ready to drink now if you like wines on the brighter side. Typical cherry and spice notes, no flaws, M+ acidity keeps this fresh.
Nov 2nd, 2020
It was a week night but you only live once and life is short.
It was a week night but you only live once and life is short.
Jan 20th, 2022
3/26/20. With Sue and Richard Spooner at the GĂŽte. Superb with Lynnâs pea soup and gorgeous porc roast from Violes boucherie.
3/26/20. With Sue and Richard Spooner at the GĂŽte. Superb with Lynnâs pea soup and gorgeous porc roast from Violes boucherie.
Mar 26th, 2020Could not have a better Pinot. Dark cherry color. Deep jewel tone. Smooth finish. Dark berry bouquet. Fills your mouth and has an acidic after feeling. Cannot imagine it pairing poorly.
Could not have a better Pinot. Dark cherry color. Deep jewel tone. Smooth finish. Dark berry bouquet. Fills your mouth and has an acidic after feeling. Cannot imagine it pairing poorly.
Feb 16th, 2020
Good but disappointed that it wasnât great. Iâm a big fan of Keefer Ranch Pinot and Kosta but this just was ok
Good but disappointed that it wasnât great. Iâm a big fan of Keefer Ranch Pinot and Kosta but this just was ok
Nov 24th, 2019
Nothing not to like here. Beaming from opening , fragrant aromas popping with sweet berries of red fruit. Vibrant acidity and a longer finish.
Nothing not to like here. Beaming from opening , fragrant aromas popping with sweet berries of red fruit. Vibrant acidity and a longer finish.
Aug 18th, 2019As Pinot is not my go to, this was incredible. The nose is massive, floral with red fruit. The mouth feel is burnt raspberries and pepper with medium+ acidity and a longer finish. The acid will lend to longer aging. American Pinot in a class of its own.
As Pinot is not my go to, this was incredible. The nose is massive, floral with red fruit. The mouth feel is burnt raspberries and pepper with medium+ acidity and a longer finish. The acid will lend to longer aging. American Pinot in a class of its own.
Apr 18th, 2019