2008 Kosta Browne "Kanzler Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir This is a terrific showing

This is a terrific showing from Merryvale

Coming almost all from the Chapouin lieu-dit (it gets a small bit from La Janasse)

I always look forward to my tastings at Martinelli

opulent personality with a deep purple color

These latest releases from Charles Smith check in at the top of the pyramid and are flat out incredible wines that I wish every reader could taste

2008 Kosta Browne "Kanzler Vineyard" Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir This is a terrific showingFull bodied, complex and focused, with aromas of cola, sassafras, ripe plum and wild berry. The flavors fan out nicely, gaining richness and picking up a touch of black tea and plum jam flavors. Ends with fine grained tannins. Drink now through 2016.