93
points
Kokomo 2008 Peters Vineyard Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
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$48
Almost indistinguishable from a Premier Cru Beaune Burgundy, this Pinot, with alcohol of only 14.1%, is light in body, silky and dry. In the mouth, it shows a firm minerality, with cherry tart and spice flavors. A polished, subtle wine that should age well over the next ten years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
91
points
Kokomo 2007 Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley)
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$27
The Yiddish word “zaftig” perfectly describes this Petite Sirah. It’s big, powerful and fleshy, with potent flavors of blackberries, cherries, plums, currants, dark chocolate, licorice, bacon and peppery spices, all wrapped into significant tannins. A very nice example of the variety, it’s dry and balanced, and should age for years.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)
90
points
Kokomo 2005 Winemaker's Reserve Peters Vineyards Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast)
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$45
Beautiful Pinot, from this new winery headquartered in Dry Creek Valley. Shows long hangtime cherry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and cola flavors, grounded in earthier notes of coffee, rhubarb and wild mushroom, and finishes dry and elegant. Would benefit from higher acidity, which limits its ageability.
— S.H.
(11/1/2007)
89
points
Kokomo 2008 Peters Vineyard Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
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$28
Lush in pineapple cream, Key lime pie, kiwi fruit, white peach and apricot flavors, this Chardonnay is as rich as they come. There’s also a welcome overlay of zesty, citrusy acidity. The finish is honey sweet, in the modern style.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
88
points
Kokomo 2007 Cuvée Iris Red (Sonoma County)
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$22
This is a dry, full-bodied blend of unidentified varieties. It’s a sound wine to pair with meats and cheeses, with rich tannins framing flavors of cherries, currants, cola, anise, tobacco, herbs and spices. Drink now.
— S.H.
(2/1/2010)