VINEYARD Cerise, Ferrington, Gowan Creek, Confluence, and Narrows
CLONES 2A, 115, 667, 777, Pommard
TRELLISING VSP
SOIL Bearwallow complex
FERMENTATION 78% stainless steel, 17% concrete, 5% wood
ÉLEVAGE 38% new French oak for 15 months, 30% wood cask for 14 months
ALCOHOL 13.5%
pH 3.69
TA 5.6 g/L
AROMA
Intense dark cherry, cranberry, and fresh market blueberries with rustic, floral notes of wild rose.
PALATE
Expansive, with a layered depth of fruit. An undeniable richness with broad structure and beautiful texture. A signature KB style.
Celebrating the cool-climate character and complexity of California’s most revered winegrowing regions, our Appellation Series wines are a study in terroir with soulful elegance and energetic intensity.
Sixty-five miles north of our winery in Sebastopol, CA, is the critically acclaimed, little-known AVA of Anderson Valley. This rural, unparalleled location has had a history of producing world-class wines, and we are thrilled to release the third vintage of this Appellation Series blend. We sourced from a variety of vineyards within the appellation, creating an extensive representation of an Anderson Valley blend.
To capture the rustic beauty of this region and retain freshness, the wine was fermented predominantly in stainless steel, further creating a striking Pinot Noir. Intense aromas of juicy black cherry, cranberry, and blueberry are enhanced by the expansively layered palate and uplifting acidity. Intense richness with a captivating texture draws the wine to a long finish, resulting in a signature Kosta Browne Pinot Noir.
Fact of Note: Introduction of Narrows and Confluence vineyards to the blend.
SIXTY-FIVE MILES NORTH OF OUR winery in Sebastopol, CA, is the critically-acclaimed little-known AVA of Anderson Valley. Over the past quarter-century, this region has emerged as the source for some of California’s most distinctive wines.
The Estate property, the Cerise Vineyard, is our focal point for the valley. We’ve been long-time fans of the region and are thrilled to be winegrowers here ourselves. Perched on the hills above Boonville in Mendocino County, these 26 blocks planted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay cascade over elevations running from 587 to 1620 feet. The warm, sunny days and cool, foggy nights and mornings of the area coupled with unforgiving terrain result in thought-provoking wines that combine a rustic spirit with stunning energy and opulence.
