Norman

9.8

Started off strong and just got better with air. — 14 days ago

Kevin Løk

8.9

Surprisingly decent. — 3 months ago

with Caroline

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Rich, elegant, juicy fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, raspberries, hues of purple & blue fruits, strawberries. Used leather, fresh tobacco, finely, crushed rocks, palate gripping volcanic minerals, some dry herbs, moist clay, soft, understated baking spices, amazing, perfect florals that are a mix of; dark, red, blue, violets & lavender. Perfect acidity, it is well knitted/balanced with excellent length and a beautiful, elegant finish that lasts 90-120 seconds.

Photos; Pritchard Hill pano from the estate, Realm & Nine Sun branding above their tank room, tasting table and concrete eggs. — 2 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

From 3L

Light red color with brick edges.

The nose shows; sweet & sour cherries, vanillin, plum, crazy, brilliant, floral. raspberries, strawberries, low key blackberries, red cola, savory notes, light herbs, slightly moist black earth w/ dry leaves, soft, beautiful oak, dry crushed rocks w/ limestone and red roses.

The palate is soft, nicely resolved. Sweet & sour/tart, cherries, vanillin, plum, brilliant raspberries, strawberries, low key blackberries, red cola, gentle/understated baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon savory notes, soft/light mid darkish spice, used leather, soft cigar box, light herbs, slightly moist black earth w/ dry leaves, soft oak shavings, dry crushed rocks w/ limestone and red roses, blue lilies, dry, undertone violets, pleasant acidity with a soft, elegant, well balanced/knitted, nicely toned/structured finish that lasts two-minutes.

Roughly 1000-1500 bottles made. Only nine 3L’s made. This is one of them. — 2 days ago

Norman

9.5

Engagement dinner for my oldest son. Great night and a great wine. — 7 months ago

Alex Skandalis

9.2

If you like this type of red this will be in your wheelhouse. — 5 years ago

Matthew G Pickett

9.3

Plummy, red and black fruit, cigar box, cedar, graphite, coffee, chocolate, med + to high acid, beautifully integrated tannin, long lingering finish. 7 years on it’s drinking great, can go another 10. — 2 months ago

Iris Wormington

9.2

Easy to drink, medium bodied and extremely minimal tannins. Had with lemon ricotta pasta — 5 months ago

Gregg Siegal

9.0

Darker and richer in flavor than most merlots. Great finish. Nice acidic backbone, very nice. — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

We tasted nine Kosta Browne Pinots from 2005-2013, all from the Keefer Ranch vineyard. The 2007 was savory and sturdy, #6 of the group. — 5 years ago