2018 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Treehouse Vineyard
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With a fruity nose of black cherry, strawberry and blackberry, the flavors to follow, this is a well-integrated wine supple in tannin and oak. From a coastal site littered in volcanic soils, it offers underlying richness and body weight balanced by lively acidity. (VB)
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A rounded nose of black and spicy red fruit, moss and tobacco leaf. Full-bodied with well-integrated tannins and great, driving acidity. Three-dimensional and vibrant, with ripe dark fruit, yet it remains focused and lean throughout. Excellent balance and intensity.
A savory and minerally style, with concentrated forest floor accents to the dried dark cherry and berry flavors that are supported by firm tannins and fresh acidity. Shows hints of slate and ground white pepper on the finish. (KM)
A show-stopping Pinot Noir from Nico Cueva, fermented in concrete, oak and stainless steel, including 6% whole-cluster fruit, then aged in separate lots for 16 months in 40% new French oak, before blending and an additional four months in neutral oak and steel. High-toned, heady aromas of dark cherry and sarsaparilla, pine bark and tangy grapefruit zest, towing the line between haughty decadence and controlled restraint. Savoury and sweet flavours emerge in waves, backed by fine-grained cedar tannins and gentle acidity, then lingering notes of crème brûlée, pine, cocoa and rose petals. (JC)
About the producer
Kosta Browne is one of California's most acclaimed wineries, renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that express the character of top vineyard sites across Sonoma and beyond. Combining meticulous sourcing with thoughtful winemaking, the wines offer richness, precision, and remarkable sense of place.