2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
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Medium ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette is lifted and highly aromatic of orange peel, cinnamon, and pomegranate. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, on the palate it’s fresh with dusty earth, brambly herbs, and cranberry cocktail. It leans a bit more toward the savory end of the spectrum, but it’s a lovely first wine from the region for Kosta Browne. It will need some air on opening at this youthful stage. Drink 2024-2034.
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The 2021 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley is the inaugural release of an Oregon wine from Kosta Browne. It was fermented with 5% whole clusters and aged for 12 months in 33% new French oak. Medium ruby, it features briary fruit obscured slightly by cedary oak, opening with time to tea leaf and graphite accents. The light-bodied palate is refreshing and silky, with a deeper core of wild berry fruit and a floral finish. It may gain intensity over the next 2-3 years in the bottle.
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.