Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2009 Merlot Nuits-Saint-Georges has a reputation for

Nuits-Saint-Georges has a reputation for robust wines with coarse tannins

light bretty notes of barnyard and new leather

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

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

the wine has great intensity

Kosta Browne, Russian River Valley, Koplen Vineyard, Pinot Noir 2009 Merlot Nuits-Saint-Georges has a reputation for94 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.