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2017 Kosta Browne Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir

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January 14, 2024 - $76

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RATINGS

97James Suckling

...powerful wine that has very direct, driving tannins that deliver rich, ripe red-cherry and dark-fruit flavors. Athletic. The richness and juicy allure here is stunning, as is the deep, fleshy cherry flavor on the finish. Glossy tannin texture.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...more black cherry and slightly darker fruits that give way to more spice, violet, bouquet garni, and white flower notes... Medium to full-bodied and balanced, with ripe tannins and a classic Burgundian style...stunning Pinot Noir...

95Wine Spectator

Powerful, lusciously spiced and contoured, with well-honed underbrush and cedary spice accents to the dried red fruit and berry flavors. The rich finish features toasty notes.

92+ The Wine Advocate

...framing of oak spices, giving up spiced red cherries and berries, potpourri, violet and an earthy streak. The palate is medium to full-bodied and powerfully flavored, with loads of spiced red and black fruits and earthy touches framed by finely grained tannins, finishing long and lifted.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.