Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.142 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Eric Urbani

My #9 in this 2007-2018 vertical, and it was the 2018. I didn’t think it was necessarily that young but maybe for me the KB‘s need to age a bit longer to really realize their potential. 30% - 40% from Gaps Crown in this vintage.

My #9 in this 2007-2018 vertical, and it was the 2018. I didn’t think it was necessarily that young but maybe for me the KB‘s need to age a bit longer to really realize their potential. 30% - 40% from Gaps Crown in this vintage.

Jan 24th, 2021
Kellin

Farewell 2020

Farewell 2020

Jan 1st, 2021
Heather Everett

One of my favorites! Great vintage with delicious strawberry notes on the nose with the perfect amount of earthiness on the palate. Smooth from the beginning to the end.

One of my favorites! Great vintage with delicious strawberry notes on the nose with the perfect amount of earthiness on the palate. Smooth from the beginning to the end.

Jun 4th, 2020
Doug Griffin

This needs time. Not as expressive and ready as the RRV. Bright red fruit, spice and stone. Look forward to this in 3-5 years

This needs time. Not as expressive and ready as the RRV. Bright red fruit, spice and stone. Look forward to this in 3-5 years

1 person found it helpfulAug 29th, 2020
Renato Hoyle

Balanced

Balanced

1 person found it helpfulJun 24th, 2020
Victor Hsu

Oh come on—-I paid nearly $100 for this?? I am actually rating the 2018 Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, which Delectable apparently does not have in its database. Was looking forward to this as a Thanksgiving treat, but boy did it disappoint. Thin and uninspired upon opening, with no improvement after an hour of decanting. No complexity, no finesse, no nose, no nothing. Just not special enough for the price. This is the second of two bottles I got from one of my partners who is on their allocation list. He can keep his place on that list; my interest in Kosta Browne is now nil.

Oh come on—-I paid nearly $100 for this?? I am actually rating the 2018 Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, which Delectable apparently does not have in its database. Was looking forward to this as a Thanksgiving treat, but boy did it disappoint. Thin and uninspired upon opening, with no improvement after an hour of decanting. No complexity, no finesse, no nose, no nothing. Just not special enough for the price. This is the second of two bottles I got from one of my partners who is on their allocation list. He can keep his place on that list; my interest in Kosta Browne is now nil.

Nov 27th, 2022
Jeremy.Buss

After a very busy weekend, we sat around the table eating leftovers. Hard to see a Kosta Browne being a complement to “leftovers” but it was wonderful. Light red:purple color with strawberry and blueberry on the nose and some slight earth tones coming through the palate. This feels and tastes like a Russian River Valley Pinot but softer. Definitely worth having again. . . And again.

After a very busy weekend, we sat around the table eating leftovers. Hard to see a Kosta Browne being a complement to “leftovers” but it was wonderful. Light red:purple color with strawberry and blueberry on the nose and some slight earth tones coming through the palate. This feels and tastes like a Russian River Valley Pinot but softer. Definitely worth having again. . . And again.

Jul 5th, 2021
Gene Harlow

Dependable!

Dependable!

May 22nd, 2021
Will Semons

Excellent

Excellent

Dec 6th, 2020
Megan

It’s young - all stem right now - but can’t wait to see where it goes!

It’s young - all stem right now - but can’t wait to see where it goes!

Dec 3rd, 2020