2013 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard
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The 2013 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown has aged well, but it’s very clearly a wine from a different era at Kosta Browne. Rich, ripe and very dark-fruited in character, the 2013 churns out layers of leather, charred blackberry, black truffle, game and incense. It’s still very plush and very fresh, which is impressive for a 13-year-old wine done in such a big style. The structure has melted away, so it's time to drink up, but the 2023 has held together remarkably well.
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From a large vineyard (Gap's Crown is roughly 130 acres), the 2013 Pinot Noir Gap's Crown Vineyard comes from a smaller 37-acre parcel owned by Kosta Browne, which lies at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level. Harvest all towards the end of September and aged 16 months in 51% new French oak, it has a slightly darker slant in its wild strawberry, black raspberry, spice and sappy flower stem-like aromas and flavors. Elegant, seamless and downright pretty, it grows on you with time in the glass and is a gorgeous Pinot Noir to drink over the coming decade.
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.