Kosta Browne - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.

2019

El Diablo, Russian River Valley

Chardonnay

VINEYARD DETAILS

VINEYARD El Diablo, Russian River Valley AVA

CLONES Montrachet and Wente

ORIENTATION North / East

TRELLISING VSP

SOIL Goldridge soil

2019 El Diablo, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay - Prestigious California winery – dedicated to crafting world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay – celebrated for its artistry, precision, and bold flavors.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

FERMENTATION 100% barrel ferment

ÉLEVAGE 55% new French oak for 16 months, prior to bottling 100% stainless steel for 2 months

ALCOHOL 13.5%

pH 3.22

TA 6.4 g/L

TASTING NOTES

AROMA

Intensely aromatic with a pure flinty note, lemon zest, fresh lime, and hints of thyme.

PALATE

Gorgeous and unfiltered, with incredible tension and a piercing note of acidity. Tremendous sophistication with a radiant finish.

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2019 El Diablo, Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Planted in 2008, El Diablo Vineyard has an average elevation of 500 feet. This tightly spaced vineyard encourages competition between the vines for a fixed amount of nutrients, resulting in reduced yields and exemplary quality.

Minimal cellar intervention and staggering terroir combine to create a wine that is raw, real, and delicious. Crafted from the famed Montrachet and Wente clones, this Chardonnay is a favorite of the entire KB team. Intensely aromatic with a pure flinty note, lemon zest, fresh lime, and thyme, the focused palate offers incredible tension and piercing acidity. Gorgeous and unfiltered, there is tremendous length and polish.

Fact of Note: Our El Diablo Chardonnay is unfiltered.

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RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
THE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY IS hallowed ground for lovers of great Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Here, the vines are submersed in clockwork fog and daytime temperature swings, which preserve the natural acidity essential to elegant, age-worthy wines. We work with a handful of the most beloved vineyards from this remarkable wine region considered by many to be the heartland of California Pinot Noir. Within Russian River Valley, in a town tucked away from the main roads, you’ll find a community ranging from writer to artisan. The town of Graton is an area where local winemakers and growers take a respite and enjoy some of the many popular yet under-the-radar restaurants. During harvest, the little town is full of life and bustling.