Extremely limited Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. previous vintage 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Moving to the two reds, the appellation Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast reveals a ruby/purple, translucent color as well as a stunning perfume of black raspberries, cassis, crushed violets, spice box, sweet earth. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has beautiful depth, a kiss of background oak, and a great finish. Mostly destemmed and aged 17 months in 40% new French oak, it's a brilliant wine to drink over the coming decade or more." 94 Points James Suckling: "Lots of the blue fruits and dried flowers on the nose. Oyster shell too. Medium to full body, linear and vibrant. Energetic. Clean and intense finish. Drink or hold." The vineyards sourced from for the Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir lies in both the southern portion of the appellation and in the northern true coastal zone. In the southern area, the Petaluma Wind Gap and the San Pablo Bay drive cooler temperatures and provide us with deep flavors and richly textured wines. The vineyards from the coastal reaches contribute more of the savory and spice characteristics that we love as well as great structure and poise. In our second year working with the fruit, Marshall Ranch, in Sebastopol, again proved to be an excellent cornerstone for our Sonoma Coast blend, offering vibrant fruit, crisp color and racy, grounded acidity. Nose: Forest floor, with blackberry, Bing cherry and bramble fruits. A hint of Rosemary. Mouth: Thoughtful and focused. Intense dark fruits with notes of blackberry and blueberry.
Neil Valenzuela
The 2021 never disappoints. Some spice and cinnamon is starting to show. Fantastic! Middle of the Pacific Ocean.
The 2021 never disappoints. Some spice and cinnamon is starting to show. Fantastic! Middle of the Pacific Ocean.
9.2Neil Valenzuela
Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and cola. Always a score from Kota Browne- perfect Pinot.
Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate and cola. Always a score from Kota Browne- perfect Pinot.
9.3Steven Beishuizen
On the nose, there is blackberry and dark cherry... On the palate, beautiful baked blackberry tart... Maybe even some baking spices in there as well including a wee cinnamon... The mild spice of an oriental pipe tobacco lurking... Acidity is middle of the road... Blueberry makes a late appearance... The tannins here are very soft and contributing to a long length that seems to go the earthy, savory direction...
On the nose, there is blackberry and dark cherry... On the palate, beautiful baked blackberry tart... Maybe even some baking spices in there as well including a wee cinnamon... The mild spice of an oriental pipe tobacco lurking... Acidity is middle of the road... Blueberry makes a late appearance... The tannins here are very soft and contributing to a long length that seems to go the earthy, savory direction...
9.2Andrea Watt
This is a favorite of mine. Cedar and raspberry with cocoa and a touch of tart cherry. Fruity but refined.
This is a favorite of mine. Cedar and raspberry with cocoa and a touch of tart cherry. Fruity but refined.
9.6CaptainVino!
Very nice. Not too fruit forward. Nice “funk”, which opens up after about 1.5 hours in decanter. Buy. K doesn’t like.
Very nice. Not too fruit forward. Nice “funk”, which opens up after about 1.5 hours in decanter. Buy. K doesn’t like.
8.6Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
2021 vintage. 5.4.23.
2021 vintage. 5.4.23.
9.3WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.