2007 Cos d'Estournel, St-Est̬phe Manually harvested and picked at

Manually harvested and picked at optimum ripeness

deeper wines of the vintage

Steve Kistler's new Pinot Noir project from his 65 acres in the very cool-climate of the Sonoma Coast area is starting off with enormous potential and promise

Drink to 2050 (JR)

medium to full-bodied

2007 Cos d'Estournel, St-Est̬phe Manually harvested and picked atShowing very well, with creamy edged plum and cassis flavors flecked with tobacco and warm paving stone notes, remaining quite fresh and supple through the finish. Not as dense at the top years, but shows lovely purity and balance.Non blind Cos d'Estournel vertical. Drink now through 2027. (JM, Web 2016)