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Winemaker Interview Series – Julien Howsepian – Kosta Browne – Feb 2026

Ken April 30, 2026 No Comments

On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, we interviewed Julien Howsepian. Julien is the winemaker at Kosta Browne Winery. We covered nine wines during our visit. We started with a 2023 vintage…

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