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ESTATE SERIES

The Estate Series was born of our journey to find world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay sites in California and our commitment to sustainable farming and vineyard management practices. We methodically select clones and rootstocks highlighting the vineyards’ purest expressions and utilize 20 different fermentation vessels to complement each lot produced. Hailing from Treehouse, Bootlegger’s Hill, and Cerise Vineyards, our Estate wines reflect the most compelling characteristics of these revered sites.

THE VINEYARDS

Cerise Vineyard

Cerise Vineyard has earned its reputation as one of Anderson Valley’s most acclaimed sites, with hillsides rising to 1,600 feet and rugged exposures that challenge the vines and limit yields. Perched on steep eastern slopes 16 miles from the coast, the vineyard’s blocks face west, harnessing a unique microclimate to define its signature style.

FACTS OF NOTE

VINEYARD ESTABLISHED: 1996

TOTAL VINEYARD ACRES: 35

KEY VARIETALS: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

FIRST VINTAGE: 2016

Bootlegger's Hill

Perched 750 feet above the fog line on the western edge of the Russian River Valley, Bootlegger’s Hill spans 30 acres of ancient seabed soils. Once an apple orchard, this vineyard is now home to seven unique clones of Pinot Noir, each contributing to the wine’s depth and complexity.

FACTS OF NOTE

YEAR AVA ESTABLISHED: 2009

TOTAL VINEYARD ACRES: 30

KEY VARIETALS: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir

PARTNERSHIP WITH KB: 2016

Treehouse Vineyard

Nestled amidst majestic redwoods and bordered by towering cypress trees, our 14-acre Treehouse Vineyard, established in 2006, has a very special place in the heart of our winemaker. Its vibrant Franciscan soils and cool coastal sunshine create an environment where vines flourish, producing wines of extraordinary depth and complexity, marked by their youthful vitality and distinctive identity.

FACTS OF NOTE

YEAR AVA ESTABLISHED: 2009

TOTAL VINEYARD ACRES: 14

KEY VARIETIES: Pinot Noir

PARTNERSHIP with Kosta Browne: 2016

FEATURED RELEASE WINES

The 2022 growing season unfolded as a story of three defining chapters: a mild winter that led to early bud break, cooler spring rains, and a warm, idyllic summer. These conditions allowed us to harvest each vineyard at its peak, capturing the year’s vibrant energy and producing wines with remarkable concentration and complexity.

Estate Series - Kosta Browne - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.
Kosta-Browne-Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.
The spectacular 2022 growing season brought the character of these famed vineyards into perfect focus. These are extraordinary wines with a profound sense of precision, polish, and place."

—JULIEN HOWSEPIAN
WINEMAKER, KOSTA BROWNE

HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS

FIRST PICK
8/19/2022 – Treehouse Vineyard, Pinot Noir

LAST PICK
9/27/22 – Cerise Vineyard, Pinot Noirr

VINEYARD FACT OF NOTE
Cerise Vineyard Chardonnay was picked in a single day.

LONGEST DAYS ON SKIN
2022 Bootlegger’s Hill Pinot Noir; up to 20 days