Kosta Browne

We’ve recently added a wide-ranging selection from Sonoma’s benchmark producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: Kosta Browne. From Dan Kosta and Michael Browne’s humble start in 1997, Kosta Browne has been defined by their ability to form deep, lasting relationships with the best fruit-producing families, as well as an uncompromising commitment to sourcing the finest fruit and allowing each vineyard to shine.

KB, as it is affectionately known, has embodied the union of unique terroirs with a visionary winemaking team. Led for the last decade by the tremendously talented and precise Julien Howsepian, KB continues to craft wines from a remarkable array of single vineyards in Sonoma and beyond, and, more recently, with successful forays into Burgundy and Oregon.

I have a soft spot for Gap’s Crown and Gary’s (Garys Pisoni and Franscioni) Vineyard, both storied sites whose characteristics Kosta Browne captures so well. The estate bottlings are equally impressive: ripe yet restrained, vibrant yet refined, and built to age with grace. The Russian River Chardonnay and Pinot Noir lineup is a masterclass in drawing the very best from this AVA’s diverse vineyards. Moving beyond the Russian River Valley into Anderson Valley and into Burgundy and Oregon, Kosta Browne has thoughtfully and sustainably grown beyond typical regional boundaries in order to keep their mission unwaveringly exciting!

While many of the younger vintages will reward patience in the cellar, there’s no reason not to pull a cork now and enjoy them in their vibrant youth. I hope you’ll explore these stunning, singular wines, and don’t miss the sparkling cuvée. The prices make them even harder to resist!