2020 Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Sonoma County California USA

Winemaker Notes
Celebrating the cool-climate character and complexity of California’s most revered winegrowing regions, our Appellation Series wines are a study in terroir with soulful elegance and energetic intensity.
There are many differences between vineyards in this small appellation, but the majority of them do share a common influence – the cooling effect that follows the Russian River inland from the Pacific coast. The resulting fog helps keep nights cool and offers vines a respite from daytime temperatures. In turn, these diurnal temperature swings slow ripening and promote evolved flavors in our grapes.
Over the years, we’ve been fortunate to work with many great vineyards that span a diverse view into a region that many would call the heartland of California Pinot Noir. Our goal is to create a wine that showcases the essence of this magical appellation. But no matter the vintage, there is often a recognizably full mouthfeel, bright red fruit, and texture to the wines from this area.

TASTING NOTES
NOSE Perfectly clean and precise with bright red fruits. Cranberry, boysenberry, and layered baking spices complement the alluring hint of vanilla.
MOUTH Lifted, with a polished, expressive texture and bountiful red fruit. A pleasing tension on the palate finishes with inspiring length and integrated tannins.