Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2010 Tuscany Some at the table initially

Some at the table initially detected a hint of VA on the nose

orange pith

The ripe fruit on the palate and the way this seemed pretty resolved had me thinking this was a 2002 (or less likely a 1999 due to the tannins)

Best from 2001 through 2008

Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2010 Tuscany Some at the table initially92 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