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Kynsi 2005 Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $45
An enormously opulent wine, brimming with gobs of red cherries, currants, mocha, clove, cinnamon and pepper flavors. Impresses for the lushness and integrity of the structure. Brilliant wine, just gorgeous, a real crowd-pleaser. With its recent track record, Kynsi enters the front ranks of California Pinot Noir producers.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)
Kynsi 2003 Kalanna Syrah (Edna Valley)
- Online Exclusive
- $44
Massive, dense, oaky young Syrah, rich and impressive in ripe fruit. The cherries, raspberries and sweet milk chocolate are delicious, and complexed with darker, animal notes that, with the tannins, give the wine weight and gravity.
— S.H.
(7/1/2006)
Kynsi 2005 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $36
This pretty Pinot Noir is drinking well now, but has the depth to last for a while. It’s succulent and forward in black and red currant, Dr. Pepper, clove, smoky vanilla and pepper flavors. Really a beautiful, alluring wine.
— S.H.
(9/1/2008)
Kynsi 2004 Bien Nacido Vineyard ZB Syrah (Santa Maria Valley)
- $46
The wine is a serious Syrah that further establishes Kynsi’s mastery of this variety, which is so hard to make into a complex wine. Drily tannic, it shows a fabulous range of flavors, among them blackberries, black cherries, chocolate-covered mints, licorice candy and plum jam, and even lighter, pastry notes of pecan sandy cookies. Might age for a while, but…
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
Kynsi 2002 Edna Ranch Vineyard Syrah (Edna Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- $28
Edna Valley is one of the coolest prime coastal areas in California, and this wine is fresh in acidity. It starts with a burst of white pepper and black currants, then turns long and juicy in the mouth, showing just how ripe the grapes got. This is beautiful Syrah, balanced, rich and nuanced.
— W.E.
(9/1/2005)
Kynsi 2008 Estate Stone Corral Vineyard Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)
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- $48
This cool-climate vineyard seems to need warmth to ripen, and 2008 provided just enough to make the wine tantalizing. It’s dry, crisp and elegant, with a silky mouthfeel framing cherry, cola, bacon, cinnamon and white pepper flavors that are frankly irresistable. May not have much of a future, but it sure is good now.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
Kynsi 2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir (Santa Maria Valley)
- $39
Combines power with delicacy to produce a savory, complex young Pinot Noir. Shows a silky texture and crisp coastal acidity, with potent flavors of ripe red cherries, Dr. Pepper cola, beef jerky and black pepper. Delicious and dry. Best now–2012.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Kynsi 2008 Pinot Noir (Edna Valley)
- Editors' Choice
- Online Exclusive
- $32
Edna Valley Pinot Noirs can be simple, but this one’s not. It has a depth and seriousness that are good enough to accompany a great steak, lamb chop or grilled tuna. Dry and smooth, its cherry and raspberry flavors are enhanced with a deft touch of sweet, smoky oak.
— S.H.
(4/1/2012)
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