Kosta Browne Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
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Alluringly rich red and black cherry fruit aromas are accented by dried wild herbs and lavender with a hint of baking spice. Rich berry fruit notes are complemented by zesty blood-orange acidity. Seamlessly integrated tannins glide to a long finish accompanied by dried rosemary.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2020 Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard pours a rich ruby hue and reveals aromas of anise, red cherry, and pine. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and ripe notes of cranberry cocktail, clove, and orange peel.
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This smooth, mellow wine is inviting and ripe tasting while staying well balanced and appetizing. The dark plums, cassis and black cherries are shaded with light earthy, peaty tones and bass notes of balsam that linger on the finish.
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James Suckling
The aromas are juicy and minerally with an umami, seaweed, and iron character. Medium-bodied and it opens up on the palate with firm and chewy tannins, yet they are fine at the end. Lots of minerality in the finish. Chewy now but will soften beautifully. Better after 2026.
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Wine Spectator
Juicy and nicely defined, with a mix of raspberry and blood orange notes that sparkle with energy, as forest floor, red tea and sagebrush hints fill in on the structured finish.
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Founded in 1997, Kosta Browne is one of North America’s most revered wineries, recognized for making some of the world’s finest Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays. Located in Sebastopol, Sonoma County, and guided by an acclaimed team that includes renowned Winemaker Julien Howsepian, Kosta Browne makes appellation and single-vineyard wines from the most coveted cool-climate vineyards across the Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Anderson Valley, Sta. Rita Hills and Santa Lucia Highlands appellations. In addition to partnering with the finest growers in California, Kosta Browne has an estate program that features 170 acres of vineyards through ownership or long-term leases that includes the Cerise Vineyard in Anderson Valley, Keefer Vineyard in the Russian River Valley, and a prized section of the Gap’s Crown Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast. Kosta Browne has earned a place on Wine Spectator’s annual list of the world’s “Top 100 Wines” seven times since 2005, including “Wine of the Year” in 2011.
Anderson Valley, located in Mendocino County just above Sonoma County, is one of California’s coolest AVAs, allowing it a long growing season. Only 15 miles long, the region makes a slice eastward through the mountains, from the frigid Pacific Ocean. Dramatic diurnal temperature variations here preserve grape acidity and thus freshness in the finished wines. These are prime conditions for growing Pinot Noir, and the valley produces many fine versions. Characteristics of Anderson Valley Pinot Noir typically include crisp acidity, cranberry and strawberry notes as well as earthy notes of forest floor and mushroom.
Still Pinot Noir, however, is only part of the story. Pinot Noir, along with Chardonnay, are also grown for Anderson Valley’s exceptional sparkling wines. Produced via the traditional method, these offer a classic toasty note from lees aging, bright, complex fruit notes and a clean, refreshing character.