Kevin Kinsella founded Kinsella Estates in 2008. Kinsella Estates is an organically farmed vineyard situated in a private valley in the foothills of the western edge of Sonoma’s Dry Creek Valley. Thomas Rivers Brown, of Schrader, Rivers Marie and Outpost fame, has been the winemaker from the start. Kinsella makes several Cabernet Sauvignons and a Zinfandel.
All of these wines will be released on March 1st.
2013 Kinsella Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Spencer Vineyard – Opaque purple in color. 14.4% ABV. Subdued nose of blue fruits, violets and milk chocolate. Immensely concentrated and plush. Layers upon layers of blueberries, cassis liqueur and cocoa. Incredibly silky tannins on an exceptional finish. Drink over the next 5-7 years. $95 at the winery. My rating: 94 points.
2013 Kinsella Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Tamara Vineyard – Pitch black in color. 14.5% ABV. Showstopping nose of graphite, mint and black fruits. Big and powerful with coarse tannins. Blackberry, blueberry, charcoal and leather on the palate. Tons of structure. This wine needs 6-8 years in the cellar. $125 at the winery. My rating: 93 points.
2013 Kinsella Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Jersey Boys Vineyard – Opaque purple in color. 14.9% ABV. Savory nose of blue fruits, flowers and herbs. Rich, lush and mouth coating. Blueberry liqueur, cassis, dark chocolate and currants on the palate. The finish is perfect with fine grained tannins. Decadent, hedonistic Cabernet Sauvignon. Follow this wine over the next decade. The real standout in the lineup. $125 at the winery. My rating: 96 points.
Reviews based on samples provided by the winery.
I have followed Thomas Rivers Brown for over a decade now yet somehow Kinsella Estates was not on my radar. If you find yourself on the long waiting list at Schrader, Rivers Marie and Outpost you should strongly consider the wines of Kinsella Estates.
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