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2019 Kosta Browne Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir

Removed from a professional wine storage facility

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased upon release; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

96The Wine Advocate

...features very layered aromatics, segueing from intense pomegranate and blue and black berries...medium-bodied palate offers power and nuance, with deep, earth-laced red fruits supported by abundant, grainy tannins and a flavorful finish refreshed by bright bursts of acidity.

96Jeb Dunnuck

...lush with sweet licorice, fresh leather, and wild strawberry. The palate is full of fruit and energy, revealing notes of cranberry cocktail, warm baking spice, and cedar.

95James Suckling

This is very Russian River, with lots of ripe fruit, together with mushroom and spice character. Dense and complete. Red wood and tile. Full and deep. Creamy and layered. Juicy and rich.

94Wine Enthusiast

A perennially deep, dark and densely contemplative wine from the coastal site, this shines in big dark cherry, raspberry, citrus and brawny earth and forest. With a touch of reduction and lingering acidity, it offers complex contrast and well-integrated tannins that lend support and structure.

92Wine Spectator

This is bursting with juicy raspberry and black cherry notes, with a light savory edge that adds nice cut. Subtle spice and tea shadings line the finish, which shows lively energy.

PRODUCER

Kosta Browne

Kosta Browne Winery, in Sebastopol, was founded in 1997 when Dan Kosta and Michael Browne pooled their money to buy a half ton of Pinot Noir grapes and a used grape crusher. The men had been colleagues at a Santa Rosa restaurant, but dreamt of making their own wine. In 2001 they teamed up with Chris Costello, who provided the winemaking pair with a business plan and operational support. Today the three partners still run Kosta Browne, which does not have its own vineyards but sources grapes from the Russian River, Sonoma Coast and Santa Lucia Highlands. Kosta Browne makes only Pinot Noir, and has in little more than a decade developed a strong following for its wines, which are generally single vineyard bottlings. Most Kosta Browne wines are sold through their mailing list.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.