Kosta Browne - Chardonnay One Sixteen Russian River Valley 2021

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"Founded by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne in 2001, today Kosta Browne is a part of the Duckhorn portfolio of wines. Winemaker Julien Howsepian, who has taken over from Nico Cueva, has been involved with the winery since 2012, when he had worked a harvest and subsequently became a full-time member of the team, working alongside Michael and Nico. Though the wines are still expressive of a full style, there has been some dialing back on ripeness over the past several years. Their reach has expanded in terms of regionality, but they continue to work exclusively with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir."-Jeb Dunnuck

Founders Dan Kosta and Michael Browne started out with humble beginnings while working together in a local restaurant in 1997. Full of passion but short on capital, Michael developed relationships with key growers in Northern California, while Dan, along with the help of a third partner, Chris Costello, worked to market and sell the wines. In 2011 Kosta Brown was awarded Wine Spectator’s #1 Wine of the Year with the 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. The rocket took off and they've been acquired by the Duckhorn Wine Company.

The 2021 Chardonnay One Sixteen, matured for 14 months in 34% new French oak, takes some time to shake off its youthful crème brûlée and allspice tones to reveal apricot, beeswax and honeysuckle aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers powerful fruit and oak spice and satisfying freshness to lift the finish. - Erin Brooks

 

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Price: $105.00

In Mixed Case: $89.25

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Producer	Kosta Browne
Country	United States
Region	California
Subregion	Sonoma
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	16531
Size	750ml