2013 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 4-Barrel
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Made from the top four barrels in the winery, the 2013 Pinot Noir 4 Barrel gives up the darker, richer fruit profile that is common from this estate to go with beautiful notes of caramelized black cherries, spice, vanilla bean and rose petal. Medium to full-bodied, seamless and surprisingly elegant (this cuvee is normally more of a bruiser), it still has a touch of oak to integrate, so give it a year or two in the cellar.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Four Barrel is rich, dense and voluptuous, with layered expression of fruit and considerable intensity. Lavender, violets, smoke and licorice are some of the many aromas and flavors that add nuance, but above all else, the Four Barrel is made to highlight textural richness and opulence, which it certainly does quite well. For my taste, I prefer some of the more vibrant wines in the range, but the Four Barrel is unquestionably pretty.
About the producer
Kosta Browne is one of California's most acclaimed wineries, renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that express the character of top vineyard sites across Sonoma and beyond. Combining meticulous sourcing with thoughtful winemaking, the wines offer richness, precision, and remarkable sense of place.