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2023 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir "Sonoma Coast"

Kosta Browne 2023 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Winery: Kosta Browne

Vintage: 2023

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma Coast"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $120

Cases produced: 5,200

KWG Score: 92.8 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.5)

Review date: February 17, 2026

Wine Review: This clear and light ruby colored Pinot Noir from Kosta Browne opens with a loam and red raspberry bouquet with hints of violets, cedar plank, and cinnamon. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is well-balanced, smooth, bright, and fresh. The flavor profile is a complex blend of raspberry and stony minerality with notes of cinnamon and spiced black plum. We also detected hints of dried strawberry, black olive, sage, and cedar. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and medium tannins are nicely extended. We would pair this Pinot with a dry-rubbed pork roast. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This wine brings together vineyards spanning the appellation, from the rugged coastline to the sheltered inland slopes. Floral and cedar notes weave through layers of wild blueberry and crushed red plum, with a subtle hint of eucalyptus. The palate unfolds with black currant and raspberry, framed by refined structure, while hints of black tea and cinnamon add depth to a graceful, lingering finish. Aged for 16 months in a mix of French oak and foudre, followed by time in stainless steel, this Pinot Noir captures the essence of the Sonoma Coast with poise and vibrancy

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