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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.6 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 639 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by gboue on 4/9/2023 & rated 92 points: Aged well. Full bodied. Didn’t seem like it was losing flavor (511 views) | | | Tasted by Jimaronson on 3/6/2023 & rated 92 points: After one hour the wine took on weight and continued to get stronger through the dinner. Black cherry and smooth mouth feel with sensual finish. The wine also exhibited old leather and cigar box due to age. We all enjoyed the bottle and there was minimal bricking around the edge. The wine will not get better and I suspect some fruit fade to start soon. Right now it is at the end of maturity and the perfect time to finish it up. (600 views) | | | Tasted by ozstef on 1/15/2023 & rated 90 points: Old (660 views) | | | Tasted by Senso-beak on 12/11/2022: Imbibed as part of a 4 year vertical of RR bottlings including 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2020. Showing its age compared to the others, this had a glyceric shell coating the strawberry, reds and pomegranates. Most correctly identified it as an older vintage blind. (675 views) | | | Tasted by kris.h on 2/11/2022 flawed bottle: Sadly oxidized despite perfect storage since release. (1195 views) | | | Tasted by Senso-beak on 11/4/2021 & rated 88 points: Opened and poured. Some bricking to edge but very dark ruby. Bruised strawberry, plum and blackberry on the nose. Roasted toasty oak notes as well. On the palate, a fresher tart, acidic burst. We have some sweetness, but not too overpowering. Red cherry, tart strawberry, and a citric note. (946 views) | | | Tasted by cmoore64 on 4/3/2020 & rated 91 points: Taking time to enjoy some nice pinots in the middle of the Covid-19 crisis. The '06 KB RRV is garnet colored with a slight rust/orange tint at the ring. No settlement in the bottle. Fruity with strong alcohol nose which mellowed out after 40 minutes. Flavor is initially strong alcohol, but smoothed out after 40 min. Overall great glass of pinot...1 '06 left to consume. (1561 views) | | | Tasted by Bob & Sue Atlanta on 9/8/2019 & rated 94 points: Just perfectly aged (properly stored) Pinot. Mellow, round and expressively fragrant. I am generally disappointed in pinot's, but this wine is singing right now... (1789 views) | | | Tasted by winepog on 2/7/2019 & rated 91 points: Drinking really well right now. A deluxe cherry jolly rancher. Plenty of life, this may have improved in the bottle. (1941 views) | | | Tasted by JonnyG on 1/31/2019 & rated 84 points: 2006 Retrospective (Central Coast, CA): My second encounter with this wine, and the prior tasting (from a 375) was much more enjoyable. Flabby and undistinguished, with a clashing array of flavors: smoke, cherry cola and leather. (2034 views) | | | Tasted by DBSingleton on 1/4/2019: Drinking window on this ended about five years ago but this wine was wonderful. Very smooth with wonderful flavor. Kosta Browne is most always terrific but this bottle was outstanding. Wish i had some more. (1706 views) | | | Tasted by Andrew H on 10/7/2018 & rated 91 points: Crumbly cork that took effort to remove cleanly. Surprisingly fresh, with cherry and dark red fruits yielding to ample spice and earthiness. A touch of heat but well balanced; tannins fully integrated. (1568 views) | | | Tasted by drbirdie on 6/21/2018 & rated 90 points: Smooth and flavorful but lost a bit of it’s punch. Cola notes still there but forward robust fruit is waning. Drank like an older european wine with mellowed tannins. (1834 views) | | | Tasted by andrewdodd86 on 3/30/2018 & rated 95 points: Muted cherry. At peak. Very nice. Cherry cola. Smooth (1656 views) | | | Tasted by rustyRudy on 3/30/2018 & rated 93 points: Dark red. Mature, cherry, some prune and raisin with nice balance. (1879 views) | | | Tasted by Blake Brown on 3/4/2018: 2006 KOSTA BROWNE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY PINOT NOIR- we jumped up a few notches from light to medium bodied wines to some heavy hitters; this release came from 8 vineyards in the RRV; it seemed intense at first, but with time in the glass, it mellowed out and became actually charming; it was loaded with red fruit that had help from cola, cedar and spicy notes; initially some heat came in at the end before fading out; the alcohol level was an understated 14.9%. (940 views) | | | Tasted by William.Smyth on 11/14/2017 & rated 90 points: Still a very big Pinot with lots of fruit and spice. (1661 views) | | | Tasted by Orasiobecerra on 4/24/2017 & rated 94 points: 94 - loved loved loved this pinot. Aged beautifully, complex. rich with flavor. Fruit foward
The wine looks violet colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. (4516 views) | | | Tasted by Eric.S on 4/8/2017 & rated 90 points: PnP then followed over the course of three hours. Most notable for how quickly this evolved in glass - a lot of complexity here.
Felt it was at its best after an hour and then started to flatten out after that.
Big time notes of cola and root beer. Big bodied. Sassafras, spices, cranberry. Nice acidity, good texture. Medium finish.
Drink these if you got 'em! (4064 views) | | | Tasted by JonnyG on 5/11/2016 & rated 91 points: Three Flights, With Pairings (Red Barn, Santa Ynez): From a 375. Pale red with some evident bricking on the rim. More fruity than floral on the nose. Ripe red fruit and a touch of smoke. Dense and chewy in style, more lush than I prefer. (7442 views) | | | Tasted by Meerlust on 4/10/2016 & rated 90 points: Medium red color with orange rim. Lovely nose of cherry and raspberry mixed with a floral note. With air, there is more depth on the nose. Slightly tart initially with dark cherry and some earthy notes. While I expected something plush, this wine was stern with a bitterness on the palate that feels like the byproduct of over extraction. With air, the bitterness fades and dark fruits, graham cracker, and cinnamon drive the palate. There is adequate acidity to handle this medium-bodied wine and no tannins to manage. Overall, I was disappointed by the initial bitterness of this wine, but with air, it began to show a more complete wine. Serving temperature, slightly chilled, is important to get the best from this wine. (6844 views) | | | Tasted by KenK on 2/7/2016 & rated 92 points: Sweet ripe Dr Pepper aromas. Lush pure dark cherry cholesterol. Smooth silky and nearly lush. Quite good. (7265 views) | | | Tasted by Burgundy Al on 2/7/2016 & rated 87 points: While this isn't my preferred style of Pinot, it is nicely balanced and very well made, still holding up nicely at this age. (4867 views) | | | Tasted by Senso-beak on 1/24/2016 & rated 90 points: Took to a party and was quickly imbibed....only had a glass. Big and dense, chewy but evolved with bramble and some bitter chalky smoky notes. Plums and black cherry, some Syrah profile notes as well. (4528 views) | | | Tasted by dtirsell on 12/30/2014 & rated 90 points: Found this in the back row, a bit one dimensional but similar attributes, straight forward blueberry, cola pinot. (4276 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 entry2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River ValleyWinery Notes:
2006 Vintage
Pinot Noir - Russian River Valley drink between 2009 and 2014
Our 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir is a blend of eight vineyards, which all lie in and around the central part of the Russian River Valley appellation. This area gives the wine a spicy red fruit core with a rich, supple character. The individual lots are all unique, giving the blend a load of complexity. We recommend drinking this wine between 2009 and 2014.
Aromatics:
Intense raspberry, sweet plum and strawberry.
On the palate:
The 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir initially delivers deep flavors of cola, dark cherry and sweet spices. Traces of vanilla bean crème brûlée pleasantly greet the midpalate. Touches of wet stone and sassafras add to the enjoyable texture and exhilarating finish.Pinot 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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