Region: Sonoma Coast, Sonoma, California

Vintage: 2017

Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

History: Kosta-Browne’s story begins with two friends, Dan Kosta and Michael Browne. The year was 1997, and the friends worked at John Ash & Co., a popular restaurant in Santa Rosa, California. Dan was the general manager; Michael was the sommelier. But their true passion was something bigger, bolder and more brazen than anything they’ve ever done: they wanted to create Pinot Noir. The catch: neither gentleman had any experience in making wine. What followed was a story of perseverance, dedication and hard work. That, and of course, a bit of pinot noir.

Tasting Notes:

The wine comes with an impressive aroma of black cherry, blackberry and tart raspberry with understated vanilla and black licorice. Upon tasting the wine, it presents itself with flirty elegance with a sensational palate displaying energy, brightness and smooth tannins.