Expect ripe dark cherry, black raspberry, baking spice, vanilla, and a touch of forest floor with medium-to-full body, silky tannins, and bright acidity. The 2014 California vintage was warm and ripe.
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Region
- USA / California / Monterey County / Santa Lucia Highlands
- Body
- Medium to Full
- Style
- dry red, ripe, polished, oak-aged
The producer
Kosta Browne was founded in 1997 by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne and is one of California's most acclaimed cult Pinot producers. The Santa Lucia Highlands appellation bottling sources from this acclaimed Monterey County AVA.
What critics say
Kosta Browne's appellation Pinots consistently receive scores in the mid- to high-90s and have a strong collector following.
Pairing
Roasted duck breast, grilled salmon with herbs, mushroom risotto