Reviews
Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2007Wine Spectator Insider Newsletter June 24, 2009
96 points | $48 | 348 cases made | Red
Bold, ripe and assertive, with rich, distinctive blueberry, huckleberry and boysenberry fruit that’s pure and delicious, tightly focused on the fruit and showing hints of mineral, sage, cola and earth on the finish. Finally the vintage where the estate wine struts its stuff. Drink now through 2015. From California -- J.L.
Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Reserve 2007
Wine Spectator Insider Newsletter June 24, 2009
96 points | $65 | 50 cases made | Red
Seductive and smooth, with a broad, full-bodied range of ripe, rich yet elegant plum, black cherry and raspberry, picking up a touch of anise, fresh earth and mineral. Ends with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2014. From California.—J.L.
Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006
Kanzler Vineyards on Wine TV
California Grapevine August-September 2008
Medium-light to medium-ruby color; attractive, floral, cherry and strawberry fruit aroma with overtones of vanilla; medium-full to full body; rich, plush, ripe cherry fruit flavors; well-balanced and structured; medium-full tannins, lingering aftertaste. Very enjoyable to drink now, though will benefit from a few more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended. 90 Points.
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar May-June 2008
($48) Deep red. Smoky black raspberry and cherry aromas display good ripeness and depth, with baking spices and fresh flowers adding energy. Fleshy red and dark berry preserve flavors are chewy and palate-staining, gaining energy and spicy lift on the close. Light, youthful tannins add grip to the persistent, sappy finish. Offers a deft balance of richness and lift, in a decidedly New World mold. (JR) 90 points.
Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2005
Wine Spectator September 30, 2007
Score: 92
Release Price: $42
Country: California
Region: Sonoma
Smooth, rich and complex up front, this gains weight and depth, with a medley of ripe cherry, wild berry, anise and sage that provide a saturated mouth feel, ending with firm tannins. Best from 2008 through 2012. 350 cases made. –JL
Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2004
Wine Spectator November 30, 2006
Score: 93
Release Price: $42
Country: California
Region: Sonoma
Wonderful intensity, richness, depth and concentration, without being heavy. Fascinating range of flavors, with spice, earth, plum, hazelnut, nutmeg and raspberry. Long, elegant, complex aftertaste picks up floral notes and a hint of anise. Drink now through 2009. 257 cases made. –JL Download PDF
Pinot Report August 15, 2006, Issue #40
Score: 95
Production: 258 cases
Medium-deep ruby color; deep dusty, forest floor and black cherry aromas; ripe, silky, intense black cherry flavors with some forest floor complexity, lots of sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. This Pinot’s intense fruit nearly explodes on the palate—deliciously silky and a great new Pinot from the owners of Kanzler Vineyards. Download PDF
Kanzler Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Reserve 2004
Pinot Report August 15, 2006, Issue #40
Score: 94
Production: 24 cases
Medium-deep ruby color, deep, spicy black cherry fruit almost bordering on jammy, silky texture, forest floor notes; lots of sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. With silky texture and very intense fruit, this Pinot bottling is a single barrel selection from the Kanzler Vineyard fruit. Download PDF or View article
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