2019 Kosta Browne Chardonnay Bootlegger's Hill
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Bootlegger's Hill Vineyard evolves in the glass with dried cherry, sassafras, and wild herbs. It has impeccable concentration and length on the palate, which is full of cinnamon, red plum, and forest floor.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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A solid chardonnay with cooked lemon, sliced apple puree and flint. Itâs full and layered, with gorgeous fruit and excellent depth. Solid and enticing. Creamy. Drink or hold.
The 2019 Chardonnay Bootlegger's Hill offers delicate aromas of peaches, lilac, crushed almonds and beeswax. Pretty herbal undertones emerge as it spends time in the glass. The medium-bodied palate has a silken texture, lush, toasty fruits, juicy bursts of acidity and a long, layered finish streaked with touches of flint. It has the ingredients for a long life in the cellar.
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.