2019 Kosta Browne 'Mt. Carmel' Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills

Winemaker Notes: The 2019 growing season was exceptional for Mt. Carmel - the vineyard achieved ideal ripeness, and the year was very windy, which produced an extremely structured wine. With expressive and complex fruit, earthy aromatics, and profound bramble notes, it is positively vibrant. The harmonious palate highlights the grand energy and depth, embodying the character of Sta. Rita Hills. This wine is unapologetically delicious.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2019 Pinot Noir Mt. Carmel Vineyard is appealingly rustic, featuring scents of dried red cherries and cranberries, resinous herbs, charcuterie and iron. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with earthy, spicy fruits and a long, nuanced finish."


Wine & Spirits - "From a windswept ridge on the northern end of the Sta. Rita hills, this is not a shy wine. It’s driven by brisk red fruits—raspberry and red cherry—and by a weighty rasher of oak. There’s no denying its power and layering, or the full range of its flavors, but it needs years to integrate."