2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley

I started opening a few Kosta Browne Pinot Noirs from 2005 and 2006. The 2007 Sonoma and Russain River Valley wines just got delivered a few weeks ago. The 2006 bottles seemed approachable over the winter, but certainly not unworthy to age for several years.

Wine Note

The aroma of the Russian River Valley had a nice fresh smell of rasberry, spicey berries that great RRV pinot noirs give. The taste had nice rounded flavors of cherries, cranberry and nice pepper spice. It also carried some sour cherries on the back end which is another characteristic of many Russian River Valley pinots - and Kosta Browne in particular.

The finish was clean and sharp, but not overly complex. It's still young and complexity, even with a producer and wine this good generally comes with some age. Few bottles are ultra "complex" in year 1 or 2.

The alcohol on this 2006 was 14.9% and I thought it integrated well.

91 Points

I thought this carried more weight and the fruit was more pronounced on the Russian River Valley wine vs. the Sonoma. I have not had the pleasure of drinking any of their highly acclaimed single vineyard Pinots. Would love to try them some day. I haven't been offered any yet.

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