Region: Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California

Vintage: 2020

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 pale to medium ruby ​​ruby-colored Pinot Noir Russian River Valley opens with melancholic aromas of spicy cranberry sauce, crushed black cherries, marl, cumin seeds, dried leaves and an elegant frame of new oak spice with notions of orange peel and amaro. It is medium-bodied and silky, offering velvety ripe fruit on the palate, with a grainy frame and mouthwatering freshness, with a very long finish.

Acclaim: 94 Pts Jeb Dunnuck, 93 Pts Wine Spectator