Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 'Santa Rita Hills' 2021
Introduction
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 'Santa Rita Hills' 2021 is a red wine from the United States, produced in the Central Coast region of California and the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Kosta Browne began in 1997 with a passion for excellence and a drive to create wines that rival the best in the world. The winery's philosophy is centred on low intervention and showcasing the purity and quality of the fruit from top vineyard sites. The Sta. Rita Hills appellation, located in Santa Barbara County, is a cool climate growing region with a unique east-west mountain range orientation that funnels cool coastal fog and wind to the vines.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Pinot Noir. It is medium light garnet in colour. The nose features a refined bouquet of bright red fruit, blueberries, strawberries, orange peel, and earthy, floral notes. Delightful aromas of earth, pine, clove, and cinnamon stick are also present.
It is a medium bodied and delicate wine. The palate is soft and generous, with juicy cranberry, cherry, and strawberry fruit notes. Subtle citrus and hints of Earl Grey tea leaves add nuance to the flavours. The tannins are fine, dusty, and feathery, lying on a bed of finely grained tannin. Stylistically, it is a subtle, pretty, and layered wine with extraordinary fruit character, great balance, and finesse. The wine was matured for 15 months in $48\%$ new French oak, with a portion also aged in wood cask and new Austrian oak. The finish is long and smooth, with a savory, layered, and extended quality. The ABV is 14.1%. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Decanter - 95 points
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points
James Suckling - 93 points
Wine Advocate - 93 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
Food Pairing
Our wine experts think this Californian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Red wine would be a match made in heaven with veal and mushrooms. General food pairings include chicken and turkey.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir was harvested over three weeks during an ideal growing season. The vintage is described as having produced a subtle and brilliant wine. The cool climate of the appellation allows the vines to grow with more complexity and depth of flavour.
Introduction
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 'Santa Rita Hills' 2021 is a red wine from the United States, produced in the Central Coast region of California and the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Kosta Browne began in 1997 with a passion for excellence and a drive to create wines that rival the best in the world. The winery's philosophy is centred on low intervention and showcasing the purity and quality of the fruit from top vineyard sites. The Sta. Rita Hills appellation, located in Santa Barbara County, is a cool climate growing region with a unique east-west mountain range orientation that funnels cool coastal fog and wind to the vines.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Pinot Noir. It is medium light garnet in colour. The nose features a refined bouquet of bright red fruit, blueberries, strawberries, orange peel, and earthy, floral notes. Delightful aromas of earth, pine, clove, and cinnamon stick are also present.
It is a medium bodied and delicate wine. The palate is soft and generous, with juicy cranberry, cherry, and strawberry fruit notes. Subtle citrus and hints of Earl Grey tea leaves add nuance to the flavours. The tannins are fine, dusty, and feathery, lying on a bed of finely grained tannin. Stylistically, it is a subtle, pretty, and layered wine with extraordinary fruit character, great balance, and finesse. The wine was matured for 15 months in $48\%$ new French oak, with a portion also aged in wood cask and new Austrian oak. The finish is long and smooth, with a savory, layered, and extended quality. The ABV is 14.1%. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Decanter - 95 points
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points
James Suckling - 93 points
Wine Advocate - 93 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
Food Pairing
Our wine experts think this Californian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Red wine would be a match made in heaven with veal and mushrooms. General food pairings include chicken and turkey.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir was harvested over three weeks during an ideal growing season. The vintage is described as having produced a subtle and brilliant wine. The cool climate of the appellation allows the vines to grow with more complexity and depth of flavour.
Description
Introduction
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir 'Santa Rita Hills' 2021 is a red wine from the United States, produced in the Central Coast region of California and the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Kosta Browne began in 1997 with a passion for excellence and a drive to create wines that rival the best in the world. The winery's philosophy is centred on low intervention and showcasing the purity and quality of the fruit from top vineyard sites. The Sta. Rita Hills appellation, located in Santa Barbara County, is a cool climate growing region with a unique east-west mountain range orientation that funnels cool coastal fog and wind to the vines.
Wine Description
The wine is 100% Pinot Noir. It is medium light garnet in colour. The nose features a refined bouquet of bright red fruit, blueberries, strawberries, orange peel, and earthy, floral notes. Delightful aromas of earth, pine, clove, and cinnamon stick are also present.
It is a medium bodied and delicate wine. The palate is soft and generous, with juicy cranberry, cherry, and strawberry fruit notes. Subtle citrus and hints of Earl Grey tea leaves add nuance to the flavours. The tannins are fine, dusty, and feathery, lying on a bed of finely grained tannin. Stylistically, it is a subtle, pretty, and layered wine with extraordinary fruit character, great balance, and finesse. The wine was matured for 15 months in $48\%$ new French oak, with a portion also aged in wood cask and new Austrian oak. The finish is long and smooth, with a savory, layered, and extended quality. The ABV is 14.1%. Information on the organic status of the wine is not available in the sources.
Accolades
Decanter - 95 points
Wine Enthusiast - 94 points
James Suckling - 93 points
Wine Advocate - 93 points
Wine Spectator - 92 points
Food Pairing
Our wine experts think this Californian Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir Red wine would be a match made in heaven with veal and mushrooms. General food pairings include chicken and turkey.
Vintage Quality
The 2021 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir was harvested over three weeks during an ideal growing season. The vintage is described as having produced a subtle and brilliant wine. The cool climate of the appellation allows the vines to grow with more complexity and depth of flavour.
