2016 Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Kosta Browne
$104.99
Gift wrapping:
Options available
Current Stock:

Out of stock

Out of Stock

 

From the winemaker:

The Sonoma Coast appellation overlaps with that of the Russian River Valley in many places and is similarly shaped by the ocean. Local geology can be complex here, a direct result of being located on the intersection of two tectonic plates. For this wine, we find ourselves drawn to vineyards that are particularly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and are fortunate to work with some spectacular sites. Together, they form a singular wine that is distinctively Sonoma Coast.

The vineyards we source from lie in both the southern portion of the appellation and in the northern true coastal zone. In the southern area, the Petaluma Wind Gap and the San Pablo Bay drive cooler temperatures and provide us with deep flavors and richly textured wines. The vineyards from the coastal reaches contribute more of the savory and spice characteristics that we love as well as great structure and poise.

Nose:

Baked mixed berries with hints of cacao nibs and raw black currants. Herbs de Provence and forest floor shine through.

Mouth:

Loganberries and Santa Rosa Plums are electric on the palate. Silky tannins for a long, smooth finish.

Ratings:

94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

"A step up over the Russian River blend, the 2016 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast offers more red fruits, raspberries, flowers, and rose petal notes, with a pinewood/forest floor character developing with time in the glass. This medium-bodied, silky, elegant Pinot Noir has a terrific sense of minerality, integrated acidity, and a complex, nuanced style that’s going to evolve nicely for 7-8 years."