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2016 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Sonoma Coast
Community Tasting Notes 96
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NapaGuy69 wrote: 89 points
April 15, 2024 - Plenty of fruit, but lacking many secondary characteristics, a bit boring
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danielbleier Likes this wine: 90 points
March 29, 2024 - Plenty of red fruit on the front of the palate, finishing with drying herbal flavors. Well balanced. Drink now.
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tomlee wrote: 92 points
March 23, 2024 - Ruby red in color. 14% ABV. From a variety of vineyards including Kanzler, Gap’s Crown and Bootlegger’s Hill. Rustic nose of dark fruit, cloves and forest floor. Medium body with medium to strong acidity. Earthy and brooding. Black cherry, plums, earth and minerals on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. My favorite KB’s lean more lush and red fruited but this still drinks really well. Best over the next 1-2 years.
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brasstab Likes this wine: 94 points
February 4, 2024 - I know Kosta can be overrated, but this one deserves it. Maybe I was just in a mood, maybe it's perfectly aged, but the so-called "basic" Sonoma Coast fired on all cylinders. Strawberries and cherries on a magic carpet of earth and rain.
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pmarlo Likes this wine: 91 points
December 9, 2023 - Good bouquet when opened. Color light burgundy and lighter at rim. Legs took awhile to start and ran medium fast. Funky nose, smelled this before but can't place. Doesn't affect taste. Tannins when swished and active on side of cheeks. I refer to mouth cheeks, not...never mind. When sipped not as apparent. Dark black fruit profile, blackberry. Medium body. Looks pretty in glass under light. Still opening up. Keep reaching for more. Not as heavy as in past years. This may be either due to vintage or winemaker preference. Nice wine. Different than previous vintages, not as concentrated, and initially felt more dilute. But after two days opened its just more delicate an light on its feet. More like Martinelli in that respect. Stand by my word it's a nice wine.
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By Antonio Galloni
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Kosta Browne
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Sonoma Coast
- UPC Code 851573001051
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 13 (0%)
- In Cellars 4,757 (50%)
- Consumed 4,752 (50%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
96% Like It 114 votes
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- ProducerKosta Browne
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionSonoma County
- AppellationSonoma Coast
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- AppellationSonoma Coast