Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

9.3310 ratings
9.237 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, 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
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Happy New Year! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿงจ

Excellent vintage. I think even better for Pinot than Cabernet in some cases.

Baked blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, baked, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, dry cranberries/rhubarb, maple syrup, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry, grilled meats, dry tobacco, wood shavings, anise, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, dark spice, some black lichen, vanillin, warm caramel, sun tea, mid berry cola, dry twig, withering to decayed, dark, red, purple flowers, round acidity, well made, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on dark spice, earthiness.

Happy New Year! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ†๐ŸŽˆ๐ŸŽŠ ๐Ÿงจ

Excellent vintage. I think even better for Pinot than Cabernet in some cases.

Baked blackberries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, baked, dark cherries, notes of blueberries, dry cranberries/rhubarb, maple syrup, limestone minerals, dry crushed rocks, dry, grilled meats, dry tobacco, wood shavings, anise, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, dark spice, some black lichen, vanillin, warm caramel, sun tea, mid berry cola, dry twig, withering to decayed, dark, red, purple flowers, round acidity, well made, structured, balanced, elegant finish that lasts two-minutes and lands on dark spice, earthiness.

Jan 1st, 2025
Eric Urbani

My #1 in our Kosta Browne 2006-2015 tasting

My #1 in our Kosta Browne 2006-2015 tasting

Dec 6th, 2019
Tobin Trevarthen

Not a bad way to lunch. Jammy plum with explosive strawberry burst.

Not a bad way to lunch. Jammy plum with explosive strawberry burst.

Apr 28th, 2019
Marshall Parrish

Birthday celebration. You know it's great with the shocked face of someone tasting Kosta for the first time. She looks up and say "oh, this could get me in a lot of trouble". Great fruit, balance n finish. Happy birthday

Birthday celebration. You know it's great with the shocked face of someone tasting Kosta for the first time. She looks up and say "oh, this could get me in a lot of trouble". Great fruit, balance n finish. Happy birthday

4 people found it helpfulMar 21st, 2015
Whitney Bouck

Holy shit. The Pinot of all Pinots.

Holy shit. The Pinot of all Pinots.

2 people found it helpfulDec 13th, 2015
Erin Callahan

Social Media and Tasting Room Manager Red Car Wine

8.5

Soft opening at K & L Bisyro, Sebastopol. The wine was really young, as expected. But I enjoyed it. I'd enjoy it more in 6 years.

Soft opening at K & L Bisyro, Sebastopol. The wine was really young, as expected. But I enjoyed it. I'd enjoy it more in 6 years.

2 people found it helpfulJul 28th, 2014
Steve Steese

Classic RRV Pinot, the 2012 is showing beautifully already! Bright red raspberry and tart cranberry with subtle herbal notes. Oak on the palate, but not too heavy handed....solid!!

Classic RRV Pinot, the 2012 is showing beautifully already! Bright red raspberry and tart cranberry with subtle herbal notes. Oak on the palate, but not too heavy handed....solid!!

2 people found it helpfulJul 17th, 2014
Severn Goodwin

Blind Dinner, Pinot Theme; 4 Apr 2016 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA

Blind Dinner, Pinot Theme; 4 Apr 2016 at Prairie Whale, Great Barrington, MA

May 16th, 2017
Marcus L

Tight. Give it a while

Tight. Give it a while

May 15th, 2016
Jo Florradikal

black cherries, earthy notes, quite hot in the nose, however, palate is thin, fruit and sweet oak driven, cedar box finish #russianriver #pinotnoir

black cherries, earthy notes, quite hot in the nose, however, palate is thin, fruit and sweet oak driven, cedar box finish #russianriver #pinotnoir

Dec 29th, 2015