Ken Brown
Ken Brown Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir
Red wine
4.0
Expert Rating
4.4
Rarely Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Ken Brown Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Ken Brown, a renowned winemaker with over 40 years of experience. The wine is made from grapes grown in the Rita's Crown Vineyard, located in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation of Santa Barbara County, California. The vineyard is known for its unique terroir, with steep slopes, cool ocean breezes, and well-draining soils that impart distinct flavors to the grapes. The wine is crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, including hand sorting, small-batch fermentation, and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is a complex and elegant Pinot Noir with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones, making it a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate a refined and sophisticated style.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Ken Brown Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir is a complex and layered expression of the varietal.The aromas of dark cherry, raspberry, and earthy mushroom come alive on the nose. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and intense, with flavors of blackberry, dark chocolate, and a hint of cedar. The finish is lengthy and smooth, with a lingering hint of spice. Overall, this Pinot Noir is a beautiful and complex expression of the varietal that will be sure to delight.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2058
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Ken Brown
Region: Central Coast California
The Central Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting a wide variety of climates, soils, and grape varieties. Located between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the Central Coast spans from Monterey County in the north to Santa Barbara County in the south. With its diverse topography and Mediterranean climate, the Central Coast is home to some of the most renowned wineries in the United States.
The Central Coast has a long and storied history of winemaking, dating back to the mid-1800s. The first vineyards were planted in the Santa Clara Valley, and by the late 1800s, the region was producing some of the finest wines in the country. The region's reputation for quality wines was further solidified in the early 1989, when the Santa Clara Valley was declared among the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the United States.CUSTOMER RATING
4.4
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