Style
A benchmark California Pinot Noir from one of Sonoma Coast's most celebrated producers. Kosta Browne has earned cult status for crafting expressive, site-driven Pinot Noirs that combine richness, elegance, and remarkable precision. The 2021 Sonoma Coast is sourced from eight exceptional vineyards across the appellation, showcasing the diversity and character of this cool-climate region.
Region
Sonoma Coast AVA, California, USA
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir
Nose
A captivating bouquet of ripe red and blue berries, including strawberry, raspberry and boysenberry, layered with notes of forest floor, rosemary, incense, lavender, allspice and a touch of brown sugar. As the wine opens, subtle hints of tea leaf and wet forest after rainfall add further complexity.
Palate
Silky and beautifully balanced, the palate delivers concentrated flavours of dark cherry, cranberry and blackberry, supported by vibrant acidity and finely textured tannins. Rich yet refined, the wine possesses remarkable energy and purity, with impressive depth and seamless integration of oak.
Structure
Finish
Long, graceful and persistent, with lingering notes of wild berries, spice, forest floor and a subtle saline minerality that reflects the maritime influence of the Sonoma Coast.
The 2021 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir perfectly illustrates why Kosta Browne has become one of California's most sought-after Pinot Noir producers. Combining the richness of New World fruit with the finesse and structure of a fine Burgundy, this wine offers exceptional balance, complexity and ageing potential. It is an outstanding expression of Sonoma Coast terroir and a superb introduction to the Kosta Browne style.
The 2021 growing season was characterised by low yields and exceptionally concentrated fruit. Cool coastal influences preserved freshness and aromatic complexity while allowing the grapes to achieve excellent ripeness. The result is a vintage of purity, intensity and remarkable balance, widely regarded as one of Sonoma Coast's finest in recent years.
Drink: 2024–2036
Approachable now after decanting, yet structured enough to reward a decade or more of careful cellaring.
An exceptional companion to:
Serving Temperature: 15–16°C
Decant: 30–45 minutes recommended to fully express its aromatic complexity.
