Kosta Browne

Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.356 ratings

9.218 pro ratings

Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

9.5

Better integration than the appellation wines. Bright red cherry. Delicious.

Better integration than the appellation wines. Bright red cherry. Delicious.

1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2016

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Had the pleasure of recently tasting 8 Kosta Browne wines. Wow! Dark Ruby with intense dark fruit characteristics and earthy aromas. Aged for 16 months in French oak (46% new). On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with smoky mineral notes. This is a big Pinot with fine tannins and long finish, a few years will provide some benefit. Tasting Sample.

Had the pleasure of recently tasting 8 Kosta Browne wines. Wow! Dark Ruby with intense dark fruit characteristics and earthy aromas. Aged for 16 months in French oak (46% new). On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with smoky mineral notes. This is a big Pinot with fine tannins and long finish, a few years will provide some benefit. Tasting Sample.

Dec 10th, 2016

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

9.3

2011. A bit more restrained than what I'm used to from KB. Unexpectedly balanced.

2011. A bit more restrained than what I'm used to from KB. Unexpectedly balanced.

May 17th, 2015

9.0

Thank you for the amazing wines and lunch Gary.

Thank you for the amazing wines and lunch Gary.

Oct 25th, 2014

8.5

Needs more time

Needs more time

Jul 17th, 2022

9.4

Could wait on drinking other bottles of this for another 5 years. Delicious tonight…I expect better in a few years.

Could wait on drinking other bottles of this for another 5 years. Delicious tonight…I expect better in a few years.

Feb 14th, 2022

9.2

Gifts from Browne of Kosta Browne. One of my favorite close friends from growing up is Allison Kosta. :)

Gifts from Browne of Kosta Browne. One of my favorite close friends from growing up is Allison Kosta. :)

Nov 20th, 2021

9.4

Cherry, raspberry, orange zest, violet.

Cherry, raspberry, orange zest, violet.

Jun 21st, 2021

9.6

Could be the best kosta I’ve ever had.

Could be the best kosta I’ve ever had.

Feb 5th, 2019

9.5

Needed some time. Perfect Pinot right now. Wow.

Needed some time. Perfect Pinot right now. Wow.

Nov 24th, 2017