Our Winemaker

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My dream has always been to make world-class wines.”

Julien Howsepian, Winemaker

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Julien Howsepian

Julien has earned renown for crafting elegant and intense California wines prized for their thoughtful complexity, character and age-worthiness.  Julien’s wines continue Kosta Browne’s two-decade legacy of creating some of America’s benchmark Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.

Raised in Northern California’s Bay Area, Julien regularly traveled to France to visit family, including relatives in the wine industry.  These early visits kindled Julien’s appreciation for the culture of wine, and led him to UC Davis, where he earned a degree in viticulture and enology.

Prior to joining Kosta Browne, Julien gained invaluable hands-on experience at several venerable California estates and in New Zealand’s acclaimed Hawkes Bay region.  “Ss a winemaker, it is both humbling and a gift to work with such amazing vineyards,” said Julien.  “Each one has a fascinating story to tell.  For two decades Kosta Browne has been dedicated to telling these stories.  To build on this legacy is an honor and a privilege.”

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