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2016 Kosta Browne Thorn Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

November 26, 2023 - $61

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RATINGS

94James Suckling

...silky pinot with a bright and vivid fruit character, showing undertones of cool stones and lime skin. Medium to full body with very tight tension. A long and flavorful finish. Shows precision and focus.

92The Wine Advocate

...a pale to medium ruby color and opens with intriguing scents of white pepper, aniseed, dried tree bark and bitters notions with dried citrus peel, potpourri and a red berry core. Light to medium-bodied and silky, it offers intense, amaro-laced layers with a grainy frame and addicting acidity, finishing long and nuanced. I love the understated intensity and pleasant bitter character of this classically styled Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir.

92Jeb Dunnuck

91Vinous / IWC

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.