Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2009 Merlot Ken Wright Cellars now produces

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

Noticeable color loss on the rim with a very small clear rim and a moderate lavender ring

soil-driven and shows off stunning mid-palate depth

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

Concluding with a long finish

Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2009 Merlot Ken Wright Cellars now produces94 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.