2011 Kosta Browne "Garys' Vineyard" Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Much more earthy, mineral-driven and structured, the 2011 Pinot Noir Garys‰۪ Vineyard, which saw only 9% stem inclusion and 16 months in 50% new French oak, exhibits deep, layered aromas and flavors of black currants, underbrush, loamy soil, mint and tobacco to go with a medium-bodied, broad and big-boned profile on the palate. Beautifully focused, with brilliant purity and lively acidity, it is a serious, Burgundian effort that will benefit from short-term cellaring and shine for over a decade. Drink 2015-2021. (JD)