The 2014 Pinot Noir Kanzler speaks to balance above all else. Nothing in particular stands out. Instead, the 2014 offers up a compelling mélange of enticing aromatics and sweet red-fleshed fruit. Silky, polished tannins add to the wine´s ample, creamy feel. Super-expressive and inviting, the 2014 is an excellent choice for drinking over the next few years.

Score: 92 Antonio Galloni (AG), Vinous Media (VM), August 2016

Notes of raspberries, strawberries, rose petals and ample floral, sappy nuances emerge from the 2014 Pinot Noir Kanzler Vineyard, which has rocking purity, notable freshness and a lively, clean, medium to full-bodied feel on the palate. Coming from a site on the Sonoma Coast, fermented with 14% whole clusters and aged in 41% new French oak, this is one of the more classic, cool-climate releases from this team. Drink it anytime over the coming decade.

This was another rock star lineup from Kosta Browne and it’s certainly one of the most impressive lineups I tasted all year. And while I generally consider 2013 to be a better vintage than 2014, these 2014s are a step up over last year’s releases, which were no slouches either. The estate continues to use moderate amounts of whole clusters for their reds, and aging occurs in varying amounts of French oak (and recently, some concrete). While these are big, rich wines, they’re in no way over the top and the vast majority have classic, structured and age-worthy profiles. Other producers at this level are few and far between.

Score: 92+ Jeb Dunnuck (JD), JebDunnuck.com (JD), September 2016