Kosta Browne
Kosta Browne began as a dream shared by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne. In the summer of 1997 Dan and Michael decided to venture into winemaking. They saved tip money for two months and eventually had enough to buy a half ton of Pinot Noir, a used barrel and an old hand-crank stemmer-crusher, a purchase that marks the beginning of Kosta Browne. Since that vintage, they have nurtured relationships with the best growers and honed their winemaking skills, making sure to focus on the vision and values with which they began. Today, Dan, Michael and founding partner Chris Costello work very closely to maintain the quality and consistency of the entire Kosta Browne experience. In 2011, only a short amount of time since their first bottling in 2000, Kosta Browne was heralded as the top Pinot Noir produced in California, (2009 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir). This accomplishment exhibits the development of Kosta Browne's importance to the region and the exceptional level of their wines. "Flavorful, intense wines – that is our goal. We believe every wine should be bursting with flavor. This intensity should be part of a greater balance. We find that each of our vineyards has its own "sweet spot" of balance. It is our charge to guide each vineyard to its optimum flavor potential. Our single vineyard wines are blended to express the specific qualities and consistencies of our pedigreed vineyards. Pinot Noir is the perfect palate to define the terroir of these plantings. We offer two appellation wines: our Sonoma Coast and Russian River. These wines are blended to represent the best of our vineyards in each specific appellation. Quality is of utmost importance with these blends."
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2019
$92.95 $122.67
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California » Sonoma Coast
Wine Enthusiast 94 "This richly tight, layered and intense coastal wine combines grapes from several amazing sites, including Kanzler, Gap's Crown and Jenkins. Savory freshness defines
Kosta Browne 'Russian River' Pinot Noir 2019
California » Russian River Valley
Jeb Dunnuck 94+ "A vibrant, pure, and precise style of Pinot Noir from this region, the 2019 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley sports a vivid ruby
Kosta Browne 'St Rita Hills' Pinot Noir 2019
82dCalifornia » Sta Rita Hills
Wine Spectator 92 "Rich and supple, with concentrated red plum, raspberry and dark cherry flavors that show minerally richness, followed by hints of red licorice on
Kosta Browne 'St Rita Hills' Pinot Noir 2018
Jeb Dunnuck 95 "The 2018 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills was 90 destemmed and brought up in mostly neutral oak (French and Austrian). Its ruby/purple hue
Kosta Browne 'Russian River' Pinot Noir 2018
California » Russian River Valley
Jeb Dunnuck 95 "Starting off the Pinot Noirs, the 2018 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley was mostly destemmed and brought up in 31 new French oak.
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2018
Jeb Dunnuck 94 "Brought up mostly in French oak, with a small amount in concrete, the 2018 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast has that classic Sonoma Coast
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2017
Jeb Dunnuck 96 "Moving to the two reds, the appellation 2017 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast reveals a ruby/purple, translucent color as well as a stunning perfume
Kosta Browne 'St Rita Hills' Pinot Noir 2017
The Wine A microclimate that began a mere 20 million years ago, is nothing short of a miracle. Tectonic plate movements over the years caused mountains
Kosta Browne Russian River Pinot Noir 2017
California » Russian River Valley
Wine Advocate 93 "Aged 17 months in 45 new French oak, the pale to medium ruby colored 2017 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley opens with broody
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2016
Sonoma Coast An area that overlaps with the Russian River Valley in many places and whose true qualities are similarly shaped by the ocean. Local geology
Kosta Browne 'St Rita Hills' Pinot Noir 2016
Tasting Notes "Nose: Soft and elegant with aromas of lifted red fruits; such as pomegranate, white tea and raspberry. Mouth: Bright and high energy. Structured tannins backed
Kosta Browne 'St Rita Hills' Pinot Noir 2015
Tasting Notes "Nose: Soft and elegant with aromas of lifted red fruits; such as pomegranate, white tea and raspberry. Mouth: Bright and high energy. Structured tannins backed
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2015
TASTING NOTES Nose: Every dark cherry you can imagine, dark fruits, coastal freshness and touches of citrus peel Mouth: Dark and opulent fruits. Structured and mouth filling.
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2014
Wine Spectator 90 "Offers direct, rich and deep red and dark berry flavors that are spicy, pleasantly tannic and chewy, ending with a pure, rich burst
Kosta-Browne Gap's Crown Pinot Noir 2014
Wine Advocate 94+ "Coming from steep, rocky soils on the Sonoma Coast, the 2014 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard was brought up in 25% new French
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2013
Wine Advocate 93 "Much more upfront and ready to go than the Santa Lucia Highlands releases, the deep ruby colored 2013 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley
Kosta Browne 'Sonoma' Pinot Noir 2012
" The wine shows focused blueberry, black cherry and ripe currants in the nose, followed by intense blackberry and cassis. In the background there is
Kosta Browne 'Rosella's Vyd' Pinot Noir 2011
Stephen Tanzer 93 "Vivid ruby. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, bitter chocolate, potpourri and spicecake. Sappy, dense and seamless in texture, offering energetic flavors
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