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Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gap`s Crown Vineyard 2015
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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.
Summary
The Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard 2015 is a single-vineyard wine from Sonoma Coast, known for its rich and intense profile. This vintage showcases a blend of dark and red fruits, including blackberry and strawberry, alongside complex notes of mocha, spice, and cedar from aging in new French oak. The wine is full-bodied with a dense texture and fine tannins, creating a voluptuous mouthfeel. It benefits from the unique terroir of rocky volcanic and clay loams at varying elevations, and the 2015 drought reduced yields, enhancing concentration. This expression is powerful yet balanced, making it a standout in Kosta Browne's lineup. Blend percentages are not specified.
Tasting Notes
- WS90
- Rich and spicy, with a dense core of extracted dark berry, mocha, spice, cedary oak and loamy earth notes. Packs a lot of flavor into a style that will benefit from short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2023.
- JS97
- Blueberry, blackberry, lavender ,and ripe strawberry. Stunning aromas. Full body, with super fine tannins that are compressed and extremely long. It goes on for minutes. Even better in 2020.
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