2017 Kosta Browne, Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California rhone I miss a certain intensity

I miss a certain intensity

With its terrific concentration and balance

which doesn’t close down in the middle

The texture has a soft flow of fine mousse which carries the vintage’s richness in a cloud-like embrace

2017 Kosta Browne, Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California rhone I miss a certain intensityFrom a great site in the Russian River Valley and just about all destemmed and aged 16 months in 55% new French oak, the 2017 Pinot Noir Treehouse Vineyard reveals a slightly deeper ruby purple hue as well as more black cherry and slightly darker fruits that give way to more spice, violet, bouquet garni, and white flower notes with time in the glass. Medium to full bodied and balanced, with ripe tannins and a classic Burgundian style, it's another