VINEYARD Koplen
CLONES 667
ORIENTATION North/South
TRELLISING Bi-lateral cordon
SOIL Arbuckle (alluvial)
HARVEST 10-12-2006 – 10-17-2006
FERMENTATION 1-ton bins / 5-ton wood tank open top / 5-ton open top / Cold soak for 9 days on average / Ferment for 9 days on average
OAK 55% new French oak for 16 months
ALCOHOL 14.8%
pH 3.72
TA 5.4 g/L
AROMA
Lurid notes of sweet plum and pomegranate intermingle with traces of allspice, cinnamon and saffron.
PALATE
The palate is multi-faceted, with a core of blueberry, berry cherry, and cola. Elemental notes of fl int and raw spice extend into a sumptuous and graceful finish.
The Koplen Vineyard lies in the Middle Reach of the Russian River appellation, just east of Olivet Road. Planted all to Dijon Clone 667 Pinot Noir, this slightly sloped vineyard shows bold fruit with complex fl avors. Dennis and Lynn Koplen farm their vineyard with meticulous care, often calling the vines their “girls”. We know no other vineyard owner who personally spends as much time as Dennis and Lynn in the vineyard. The wine certainly shows their personality and level of dedication. Kosta Browne is privileged to be the only producer that has ever had access to the fruit from this special property.
