2003 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands

Community Tasting Notes (44) Avg Score: 91 points

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  2/23/2019 - Somm David T wrote: 93 Points

  The nose reveals, floral, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, blue fruits, baked strawberries & dark berry creme de cassis, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, salted caramel, dark chocolate, anise, steeped fruit tea, limestone minerals, crushed dry rocks, dark asian spices, dark mocha powder, touch of black pepper, herbaceous notes, dark rich soils, notes of smoky grilled meats, dry brush with red & dark dry florals.
  
  The body is full with a noticeable tannin structure. The structure, tension, length and balance are coming together, but better in another 2-3 years. It has an enticing, sexy mouthfeel. Floral infused, slightly candied, ripe; blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, stewed black plum, blue fruits, kirsch cherries, baked strawberries & dark berry creme de cassis, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, vanilla, salted caramel, dark chocolate, anise, steeped black fruit tea, limestone minerals, crushed dry rocks, dark asian spices, dark mocha powder, touch of black pepper, herbaceous notes, dark rich soils, notes of smoky grilled meats, dry brush with bright violets and red & dark dry florals. The acidity is round and waterfallish. The finish is; gorgeous, rich, ripe, elegant, well balanced fruit and earth with a slight edge to the fruit and persists on the palate minutes.

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  7/19/2009 - madeiradog wrote: 88 Points

  Redolent nose of dark fruit and violets, the palate does not quite match the nose. Rather simplistic sweet fruit with a hint of cocoa. Not flabby, but suffers from lack of a good structure. Heat noticeable and detracts from the wine.

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  1/26/2009 - cvvhrn wrote: 90 Points

  Hints of Mocha and dust on the nose with a palate of ripe fruit, jerkey and spice. Nice finish

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  11/10/2008 - shudave wrote: 92 Points

  consistent with previous notes.

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  10/23/2008 - EPounds wrote: 90 Points

  This wine is drinking really well right now. Big aromatics right off the bat and a smooth and broad palate. This wine is not super complex, but if you like the Kosta Browne style, this is very nice.

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