2020 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard
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I really love the wines from this site. Taking on more purity and freshness, the 2020 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard opens with aromas of raspberry liqueur, candied roses, and mentholated herbs. Medium-bodied, with good tension and packed with great energy, there’s a refreshing nature to this wine, which offers notes of fresh tangerine, grenadine, and cinnamon, fine tannins, and a good bit of minerality in its texture. This is my favorite wine in this lineup from Kosta Browne.
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I really love the wines from this site. Taking on more purity and freshness, the 2020 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard opens with aromas of raspberry liqueur, candied roses, and mentholated herbs. Medium-bodied, with good tension and packed with great energy, there’s a refreshing nature to this wine, which offers notes of fresh tangerine, grenadine, and cinnamon, fine tannins, and a good bit of minerality in its texture. This is my favorite wine in this lineup from Kosta Browne. Drink 2024-2040.
The 2020 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard was harvested August 30-September 22 and matured for 15 months in 50% new oak. It has a medium ruby color and aromas of wild berries, mushrooms, wet tobacco and baking spices. The medium-bodied palate is chewy and somewhat dilute with a simple, slightly grippy finish.
Lovely depth of fruit and beauty to this, with crushed-strawberry, hazelnut and floral undertones. Full and deep. White pepper and cloves at the end. Drink or hold.
About the producer
Kosta Browne is one of California's most acclaimed wineries, renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that express the character of top vineyard sites across Sonoma and beyond. Combining meticulous sourcing with thoughtful winemaking, the wines offer richness, precision, and remarkable sense of place.