94 points PinotReport: "Medium-deep ruby color; rich, deep dark cherry aromas with spice and earth notes; deep cherry flavors with clove and earthy notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. Silky, delicious Pinot with terrific structure. (7/15/14)"
93 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "The 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a beautiful wine that comes from four vineyards, Gap’s Crown, Griffin’s Lair, Terra de Promissio and Walala. It has a deep ruby/semi-opaque color that is followed by a youthful, rich and concentrated wine offering classic dark cherries, plum, licorice, ground herbs and baking-spice-driven aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, layered and structured, it opens up beautifully with air, has seamlessly integrated fruit, tannin and alcohol, and stays classy and nicely focused on the finish. It can be enjoyed now with a decant, but will be better in another year, and have over a decade of longevity. (Oct 2014)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Focused on pure, ripe plum and black cherry flavors, this is supple and structured, ending with a mix of baking spices, anise, mocha and black tea notes. (9/30/14)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Mineral and saline notes give the 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) much of its distinctive energy. Dark raspberries, flowers, mint and spices open up in the glass, all supported by a very classic sense of Sonoma Coast energy. This is the most structured of the appellation wines in the range. (Jan 2015)"
92 points California Grapevine: "Medium-light to medium ruby color; attractive, forward, deep, spicy, raspberry and Bing cherry fruit aroma with hints of cinnamon and cocoa; medium-full body; rich, intense, textured, red and black fruit flavors that have good depth and structure; medium to medium-full tannin; a bit rough on the finish; lingering aftertaste. Developed some complexity with airing, though still needs a few more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; released March 2014. (Apr 2014)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby-red. High-pitched red berry and cherry aromas, with a spicy nuance building in the glass. Downright racy for a Kosta-Browne pinot, offering nervy cherry and raspberry flavors underscored by smoky minerality. Closes with repeating spiciness, silky tannins and a touch of bitter cherry that adds a sensation of grip. (May/Jun 2014)"
Producer notes: "The wine shows focused blueberry, black cherry and ripe currants in the nose, followed by intense blackberry and cassis. In the background there is a dusting of cocoa and black plum. The 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir exhibits dark black and blue fruits that drive down the center of the palate and slowly melt into all areas of the mouth. There is focused acidity and a tannic grip that carries the rich dark fruit character towards the midpalate, followed by creamy black cherry, dark plum and dried currants. There is intensity to this wine that is followed by a slow release of complex flavors and textures, leading to a long and lingering finish."
93 points Jeb Dunnuck (Wine Advocate): "The 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast is a beautiful wine that comes from four vineyards, Gap’s Crown, Griffin’s Lair, Terra de Promissio and Walala. It has a deep ruby/semi-opaque color that is followed by a youthful, rich and concentrated wine offering classic dark cherries, plum, licorice, ground herbs and baking-spice-driven aromas and flavors. Medium to full-bodied, layered and structured, it opens up beautifully with air, has seamlessly integrated fruit, tannin and alcohol, and stays classy and nicely focused on the finish. It can be enjoyed now with a decant, but will be better in another year, and have over a decade of longevity. (Oct 2014)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "Focused on pure, ripe plum and black cherry flavors, this is supple and structured, ending with a mix of baking spices, anise, mocha and black tea notes. (9/30/14)"
92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "Mineral and saline notes give the 2012 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) much of its distinctive energy. Dark raspberries, flowers, mint and spices open up in the glass, all supported by a very classic sense of Sonoma Coast energy. This is the most structured of the appellation wines in the range. (Jan 2015)"
92 points California Grapevine: "Medium-light to medium ruby color; attractive, forward, deep, spicy, raspberry and Bing cherry fruit aroma with hints of cinnamon and cocoa; medium-full body; rich, intense, textured, red and black fruit flavors that have good depth and structure; medium to medium-full tannin; a bit rough on the finish; lingering aftertaste. Developed some complexity with airing, though still needs a few more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; released March 2014. (Apr 2014)"
91 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby-red. High-pitched red berry and cherry aromas, with a spicy nuance building in the glass. Downright racy for a Kosta-Browne pinot, offering nervy cherry and raspberry flavors underscored by smoky minerality. Closes with repeating spiciness, silky tannins and a touch of bitter cherry that adds a sensation of grip. (May/Jun 2014)"
Producer notes: "The wine shows focused blueberry, black cherry and ripe currants in the nose, followed by intense blackberry and cassis. In the background there is a dusting of cocoa and black plum. The 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir exhibits dark black and blue fruits that drive down the center of the palate and slowly melt into all areas of the mouth. There is focused acidity and a tannic grip that carries the rich dark fruit character towards the midpalate, followed by creamy black cherry, dark plum and dried currants. There is intensity to this wine that is followed by a slow release of complex flavors and textures, leading to a long and lingering finish."
| Product SKU | 319294 |
| Producer | Kosta Browne |
| Country | United States |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.5% |
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