94 points from Master Sommelier Kevin Vogt:
The Admire Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022 begins with a deep, rich nose that includes red and black fruits, cola beans, baking spices, fresh herbs, and purple flowers. It continues on the palate with sweet black cherries, cranberries, and ripe red plums wrapped in soft, supple tannins that carry it to a long, elegant finish. These qualities allow it to be enjoyed immediately. Kudos to Dan Kosta and crew for making this high-quality easy-drinking Pinot Noir, then pricing it to be enjoyed much more regularly than its more expensive brethren.
Also rated outstanding by the Wine Enthusiast:
Aromas of Bing cherry, crushed raspberry, cola spice and fresh herbs mingle on the nose of this Pinot. The midweight palate displays more cherry-berry flavors with layers of spice, sandalwood and flowers dancing towards the finish.
Kosta explains:
Over my career, I have discovered qualities that separate the great wines from average ones. Admire is a fantastic Pinot Noir that can be enjoyed by everyone, and I am extremely excited to share it.
As with all of Kosta’s Pinots, this is from some of the top vineyards on the Sonoma Coast (found in many Pinots at $100+), and painstakingly crafted to be both authentically Pinot AND Pinot with a lusciousness, opulence and just sheer “wow” factor few winemakers can match…at any price.
