2020 Chardonnay Cerise Vineyard
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Very expressive, with a bit of resinous profile, the 2020 Chardonnay Cerise is with fresh pine, mango, and orange blossom. Full-bodied, with a round mouthfeel and a pithy texture in its notes of chamomile, toasted almond, and yellow apple, it’s broad and has a good, clean finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Wine & Spirits Magazine
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Very expressive, with a bit of resinous profile, the 2020 Chardonnay Cerise is with fresh pine, mango, and orange blossom. Full-bodied, with a round mouthfeel and a pithy texture in its notes of chamomile, toasted almond, and yellow apple, it’s broad and has a good, clean finish. Drink 2023-2028.
The 2020 Chardonnay Cerise Vineyard was harvested September 6-7 and matured for 15 months in 52% new French oak. It's closed and slightly sulfury on the nose, with a muddled core of apple fruit and cedary notes. The light-bodied palate is delicate with somewhat dilute, crunchy flavors, and it has generous baking spice on the creamy finish.
Displaying a lavish oak presence at the moment, this offers sweet pear flavors under all the butter, vanilla and nutty almond richness of a candy store
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.