Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2010 Normandy blackberry preserves

blackberry preserves

this wine isn't shy about incorporating stem and grape skin flavors

with a superb core of fruit

formerly of Martinelli Vineyards in Sonoma and now at Mendocino Farms

and had a good bit of character to it

Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2010 Normandy blackberry preserves92 points Int'l Wine Cellar Bright ruby red. Heady aromas of strawberry, cherry cola, potpourri and spicy oak. Silky, sweet and seamless, with superb depth and energy to its red berry and floral pastille flavors. Extremely suave pinot that shows excellent energy and clarity on the persistent, floral finish. (ST) (5 2012) 92 points Vinous The 2010 Pinot Noir Koplen Vineyard is a classic Russian River Pinot. Plums, black cherries, mint, licorice and