Kosta Browne and Kistler

2001 Kathryn Kennedy Winery Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon;
Purple with ruby rim, great fruitdriven nose, liquorice, cassis, cherries, red ripe plums, some cofee and chocolate in the back. Fresh acidity and mature tannins, balanced and long finish, drink or hold. 89


2006 Kistler, Kistler Vineyard, Russian River Valley Pinot Noir;
Bright ruby, quite fresh and elegant pinot nose, strawberries and some spices in the back, a hint of alcohol on top. Very fresh acidity, very pleasant and somehow the medium minus body and fresh fruit hides the alcohol in the mouth. 89


2006 Kosta Browne Rosella's Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir;
Bright ruby, very fruit sweet nose, camphor, vanilla, fresh strawberry jam. Some sweet fruit aromas in the mout as well, but they are fresh, the acidity is almost too much, very fresh, vey long finish. 88