description Kosta Browne Winery Overview
Kosta Browne Winery is a Sonoma County wine producer founded in 1997 by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne. The winery focuses on small-lot Pinot Noir sourced from vineyards in appellations including the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Santa Lucia Highlands. The winery gained prominence in the early 2000s and has been associated with the growth of high-end California Pinot Noir production.
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Who bought Kosta Browne Winery?
Kosta Browne was acquired by Duckhorn Wine Company in 2017, allowing the founders' original vision to scale up production. Despite the corporate ownership, the winery continues to focus heavily on small-production, single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from Sonoma County.
Which appellations does Kosta Browne source its Pinot Noir from?
Kosta Browne sources fruit from several prestigious Sonoma County appellations, including the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, and Green Valley. They also have their own estate vineyard, the Cerise Vineyard in Anderson Valley, which provides fruit for some of their highest-tier wines.
Is Kosta Browne Pinot Noir worth the waitlist?
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir has historically garnered huge critical acclaim, including making Wine Spectator's Wine of the Year list in 2011 for their 2009 Russian River Valley bottling. The waitlist allocation is highly sought after by collectors who favor ripe, plush, and intensely flavored California Pinot Noir.
When did Kosta Browne stop making appellation-blended wines?
In 2020, Kosta Browne shifted its entire portfolio exclusively to single-vineyard designate Pinot Noirs, doing away with its foundational appellation series. This move was designed to highlight specific terroirs like Gap's Crown and Walala rather than broader regional blends.
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