• 2003 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Four Barrel - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (4/3/2006)
  Although this wine is very tight it is absolutely great Cali Pinot with lots of upside potential. We discussed when and if it has the possibility for 95 points and WOW wine status. If it happens it won't be anytime soon so we won't be opening another bottle for at least a year. There are certain wines that you are thrilled to have in your cellar. This is one of mine. [~$55 on release; Decanted one hour and needed it] (93 pts.)

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I had this a few times before and after it's release. It had deep, immense fruit but a few months after bottling it really closed down. I'm convinced this will age like a fine Burgundy and I opine that this shouldn't be touched until 2008-09 at the earliest. This is a sleeping giant.

TTT

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• 2003 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Four Barrel - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (10/16/2006)
  
  For some reason this bottle was within easy opening reach and we decided to give it a go. This was not the best decision as it was an off showing for this wine. It had very complex aromas and flavors - dark fruit, asian spices, brown sugar, vanilla and on and on. The problem was a lack of balance in that the alcohol consumed the finish (the wine was at a cool serving temp.). 15.5% alcohol and every bit of it evident in this bottle. We decanted it about 25 minutes and it probably wasn't near enough. I recommend a longer decant if you are opening any of these now. Or just let them sleep as we will be doing with the remainder of our bottles. (91 pts.)

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Sleeping Giant indeed.

I have these stored in the cellar way up high on the top row where I can't reach them without a ladder, which I locked up under lock and chain and threw away the key.

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Isn't the going rate about $200 pb?

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I'll sell at that price.