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Kosta Browne

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Kosta Browne

The men of Kosta Browne take nothing for granted, and when the opportune moment came to cease their dreams of crafting the most superior Pinot Noir in California, they went for it. 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 ten single vineyard and three appellation wines. 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 this California treasure.

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Tasting Notes

WS94
Ultrarich, with restrained power, this is pure and focused on dense, ripe plum, black cherry and blackberry flavors. Deftly balanced and elegant, ending with a mix of suppleness and subtlety.
WA93
The 2010 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard has tremendous lift and aromatic complexity, much of which comes from the inclusion of 20% whole clusters. Freshly cut flowers, spices, mint and anise waft from the glass supported by insistent layers of underlying minerality. There is a tension and pure energy to the Garys- that is exciting and compelling. A portion of the fruit was fermented in open top wood vats, an approach that seems to work beautifully.

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