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| Community Tasting Notes (average 91.8 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 178 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Yohansmas on 4/30/2024: 코스타 브라운, 참 좋아하는 생산자인데 한국에 아는 사람이 많지 않아 안타까울 뿐이다.
그런데 생각해보면 지금에야 덕혼인지 꽤 큰 대기업에 인수되었지만 아주 작은 가라지 정도로 창업된 와이너리라 그럴 수 밖에.
쉽게 말하면 우리나라 소규모 양조장에서 만들던 막걸리같은 느낌이랄까.
노즈에서는 미국 피노에서 기대할 수 있는 체리 코크같은 느낌보다는 꽤 정통 부르고뉴에 가깝다.
딸기향이 느껴지고, 건조한 향신료의 느낌도 이어지는 편이다.
아주 약간 느껴지는 유질감이 좀 시럽같아 미국스럽긴 한데 뉘앙스만 줄뿐 주도적이지는 않다.
팔렛에서는 잘 익은 붉은 과실을 응축하여 즙을 내서 마시는 기분인데 거기에서 산도만 빠졌달까?
예전같았으면 전형적인 캘리피노네 하고 말았을 것 같은데 요새 워낙에 지구 온난화가 문제이다보니 부르고뉴에서도 이런 맛이 날 수도?
결국 재미있는 건 분명히 피노누아임에도 불구하고 굳이 여리여리한 안주가 아니라 고깃집에서, 그것도 숯불구이랑 같이 마셔도 꽤 좋았던 와인. (780 views) | | | Tasted by jmottern on 2/14/2024 & rated 92 points: Medium body (14.3%) dark red wine. Nice floral nose followed by enjoyable plum and black cherry fruit. Pleasing mineral finish. (1200 views) | | | Tasted by thebonnydooner on 12/8/2023 & rated 91 points: Colour is still pretty young looking, not much brick on the rim, lovely red cherry robe. More red and black cherries on the nose, still pretty primary with limited secondary notes, maybe a tinge of mushroom and some oak. Palate is medium bodied, still with some sweetness, more red cherry but also some raspberry/strawberry. Juicy, but with soft tannins. Just a bit of acidity to keep things in balance. Excellent and tasty. Not sure this had enough backbone to go a few more years - so glad I opened now. Interested to see if this gives some more with air. For now, solid 91. (1768 views) | | | Tasted by Windy City Wine Guy on 11/24/2023 & rated 92 points: Red fruit, spices, cola. Elegant, medium-bodied palate. (1719 views) | | | Tasted by VAGenius on 6/16/2023 & rated 93 points: Nose of dry red fruits, wet clay/earth, sawdust and a light note of oil paint. Lively red berry drives across the tongue with acidity and energy adding cherry, sour preserve notes, and plenty of spice and lots of grainy texture. The tannins build on the finish, adding strawberry pie, the same wet earth from the nose, some Indian spice, and a light oak frame. Well balanced and drinking well now. QPR on this one was reasonable for Kosta too as I paid $77. (3204 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 1/26/2023 & rated 92 points: As tasty as the last bottle. (3250 views) | | | Tasted by williamswhine on 12/31/2022 & rated 93 points: Nice red fruit nose. Ruby hue. Easy to drink, wild strawberry, red fruit, nicely balanced, long finish. Terrific juice.... consistent juice. (2987 views) | | | Tasted by Ridgerunner on 12/9/2022 & rated 94 points: These folks don"t make any lazy wines! (2643 views) | | | Tasted by Amerique on 10/5/2022 & rated 93 points: Rich, delicious, fresh dark strawberry fruit, excellent structure, ample finish (3145 views) | | | Tasted by nkirsch on 7/20/2022 & rated 91 points: good, solid Kosta pinot. (2200 views) | | | Tasted by PinotPaul on 7/15/2022 & rated 92 points: Wonderful. Good fruit. Lovely richness. (1517 views) | | | Tasted by PinotPaul on 7/4/2022 & rated 92 points: Wonderful. (1634 views) | | | Tasted by PVJC on 6/4/2022 & rated 94 points: Delicious. Brighter fruit than the sonoma coast, drinking well. Just really tasty and hard to put the glass down. (1844 views) | | | Tasted by peeno on 4/17/2022 & rated 93 points: A little earth. A little spice. Smooth very mild tannins. Dark fruits. Multi layered reminiscent of burgundy but distinctly Californian in style with higher alcohol %. Opens with Burgundian perfume. Very easy to drink and Burgundian like in that it is just as good with or without food. 1.5L went fast. (1987 views) | | | Tasted by tomlee on 2/6/2022 & rated 95 points: Ruby red in color. 14.3% ABV. Brooding nose of dark fruits, plums, cloves and forest floor. Medium body with exquisite acidity. Rich, lush and elegant. Black cherry, cranberry, pomegranate and earth on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Stunning Pinot Noir that for me never fails to deliver. Drink this over the next several years while you let the Single Vineyard Designates age a little bit longer. (2276 views) | | | Tasted by ddeanwms23@gmail.com on 12/23/2021: Gave to Tony (2250 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 12/16/2021 & rated 92 points: Came together nicely! Ripe dark red cherry and dark berry flavors with spice and oaky notes on the nose and smooth palate with a moderate finish. (2189 views) | | | Tasted by pjhr on 10/15/2021 & rated 91 points: Ultra-ripe dark red cherry and dark berry flavors with spice and oaky notes on the nose and smooth palate with a cloying moderate finish. (2817 views) | | | Tasted by RossS on 7/22/2021 & rated 93 points: very nice (3005 views) | | | Tasted by Sanlucar on 5/25/2021 & rated 86 points: Of all the Kosta Browne wines I've tasted, THIS IS THE ONE I HATE THE LEAST... it's a back-handed compliment which means: Don't buy this crap! It's just fruity and oaky with no sense of Terrior or any distinctive style. It also carries a slightly bitter (and mercifully short) finish. These wines should be priced 50% - 75% lower, but that would still be a waste of good money. (3322 views) | | | Tasted by dunnison on 4/24/2021 & rated 94 points: Nose: Complex spice, strawberries and fruit, toasted notes, chocolate?
Mouth: dry, cherry, black fruit, hint of tobacco(?). Well balanced and beautiful finish. Low tannins. (2836 views) | | | Tasted by DrLes on 4/2/2021 & rated 93 points: Bright tastes, a good year, and absolutely the earthy taste of the Russian River valley. Might be too fruity for some, but I didn’t experience it that way, especially when I let it linger in my mouth before swallowing. More complex over a couple of days. (2985 views) | | | Tasted by buymoreredsdrinkmorewhites on 3/21/2021: Flawed, metallic notes (2972 views) | | | Tasted by ELH on 3/15/2021 & rated 90 points: This bottle was very cherry. (2646 views) | | | Tasted by Jammy Wine on 1/26/2021 & rated 85 points: Tasted blind - Simple and expressive. Sweet dark cherry, ripe stems, sweet spices and coconut. Not a lot of tannins, luscious wood toast and spices, slightly cloying on the palate. American / Australian? Pinot Noir? 2017? Drink now – 2031. (85/100) (4195 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
| Kosta Browne Producer website | Main Kosta Browne CellarTracker Wiki entryPinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson Sonoma CountyMendocino CountyRussian River Valley Russian River Valley Winegrowers Association | Wikipedia |
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