Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma 2018

Description

Fermentation 77% stainless steel open tops / 12% concrete open tops / 5% wood open tops / 4% foudre / 4% whole clusterOak 35% new French oak for 16 months / 7% concrete tank for 5 months / 1% wood tank for 5 monthsCONCRETE 7% aged in concreteVINEYARDS Cooler sites had long hang times & were picked lastFERMENTATION 4% whole clusterWith idyllic weather from start to finish, 2018 was one of the finest growing seasons of the past decade. Each wine within the Appellation Series embodies the unique qualities we cherish from the regions we work with.The Sonoma Coast appellation overlaps with that of the Russian River Valley in many places and is similarly shaped by the ocean. Local geology can be complex here, a direct result of being located on the intersection of two tectonic plates. For this wine, we find ourselves drawn to vineyards that are particularly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and are fortunate to work with some spectacular sites. Together, they form a singular wine that is distinctively Sonoma Coast.The vineyards we source from lie in both the southern portion of the appellation and in the northern true coastal zone. In the southern area, the Petaluma Wind Gap and the San Pablo Bay drive cooler temperatures and provide us with deep flavors and richly textured wines. The vineyards from the coastal reaches contribute savory and spice characteristics that we love as well as great structure and poise. This year, the cooler sites such as Marshall and Balletto were able to have long hang times and were the last to be picked. The fruit had excellent development of tannins and dark, rich fruit profiles. Blackberry and raspberry complemented the great depth and long finish. – Kosta Browne