2014 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard
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From one of the warmest sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands and granite soils, the 175-case 2014 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard was mostly destemmed (10% whole clusters) and spent 15 months in 27% new French oak. It offers textbook Pinot Noir notes of kirsch, blackberries, wild herbs and cedary spice in a full-bodied, concentrated, impeccably structured and balanced profile. My notes finished with "serious wine," and while it certainly offers pleasure today, it will be even better with short term cellaring, and I suspect it will still be drinking nicely in 2028.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Black cherry, plum, dark spice, lavender and menthol abound in Kosta Browne's 2014 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard. This is another up-front, fruit-driven Pinot that is built for near to medium-term drinking.
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.