2018 Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

98 Points  Decanter

A hedonistic Pinot, boasting a racy nose of deep, dark wild berries, espresso, rose petals, white pepper and elegant cedar oak. Satiny layers of juicy blackberry and black cherry rush the palate with underpinnings of orange zest, salted dark chocolate, pine and black truffle. The flavours are deep and penetrating, showing the power and concentration of this cool, wind-blown vineyard, balanced by the tension and energy of the near-perfect 2018 growing season. A sleeper wine, offering plenty of upfront pleasure, but will reward those with the patience to cellar for the next 10 to 15 years. (JC)   Review Date: 08/2021