2023 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Bootlegger's Hill
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Score 89/100 · Drink 2026-2029, Billy Norris, Vinous, Jan 2026
The 2023 Pinot Noir Bootlegger's Hill is more angular than the other wines in this range, with an unmistakable sense of compactness through the mid-palate that makes it feel very linear and a bit disjointed. New leather, sage, underbrush and tart berry fruit meld together nicely, but the tannins are a bit drying. Maybe I caught this on an odd day, because it's a notable outlier in a range of polished Pinot Noir.
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Billy Norris, Vinous
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Kosta Browne Winery
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.
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