Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2009 Merlot This one was once again

This one was once again a gorgeous Pinot Noir at the peak of its powers

so I think this proves out in my experience now and previously as well

Ken Wright Cellars now produces a single vineyard Pinot Noir from 13 different vineyard sites in the Northern Willamette Valley

Quite perfumed and pretty in terms of fruit expression in the mouth

Raspberry and cherry with their distilled Doppelganger

Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2009 Merlot This one was once again94 Points Wine Spectator Firm, tight and somewhat closed, but with a wealth of flavor built around ripe plum, black cherry and blueberry. Juicy and full bodied, showing a nice tannic backbone on the finish.