2021 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River
2021 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with several terrific sites within this AVA that span a diverse and varied view which many would call the heartland of California Pinot Noir. This year, we’ve included eight exceptional vineyards, including one from our Estate series and three of our Single Vineyard designates. Captivating aromatics with pronounced blackberry, ripe red cherry, and raspberry evolve from the glass, creating a truly mesmerizing, multi-layered wine with a remarkable finish. Sourced Vineyards: Bootlegger’s Hill, Giusti Ranch, Keefer Ranch, Winner’s Circle, Zio Tony Ranch, Moonshine Ranch, Jenkins, Sundawg Ridge CLONES Enchanting aromatics delight with pronounced blackberry and layers of ripe red cherry and raspberry. The palate is silky smooth with delicate tension and a remarkable finish. Winemaker
2021 is a phenomenal vintage North Coast California Pinot Noir. Kosta Browne is at the top of the mountain for California Pinot Noir. The wines are impossible to get only available by mailing list and it will take you years of waiting to get any and the finest selected restaurants in the US. These are the Pinot’s that everyone wants. This is as good as it gets! Kosta Browne became a Cult wine when their 2009 vintage ranked as the Wine Spectator #1 wine back in 2011, and the wines immediately became nearly impossible to acquire. Today I have a tiny amounts of five different wines from Kosta Browne to offer from the great 2021 vintage. Julien Howespian Winemaker for Kosta Browne calls 2021 a “not to be missed vintage” a huge statement from such a famous Pinot Noir figure. Pinot Winemakers across California predict that the 2021 vintage will be one of the best in recent memory.
Using their saved money made from tips at their restaurant jobs, Michael Browne and Dan Kosta purchased a half ton of Pinot Noir, a used barrel and a hand-crank stemmer-crusher and Kosta Browne was born. Starting from the bottom, they have developed relationships with growers to source the best. These flavor forward, intense, yet balanced wines have earned the praises of aficionados and critics alike. There is a 5 year wait list just to have access to the Kosta Browne mailing list; therefore you should be especially thrilled to have access to these California treasures!