KOSTA BROWNE SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS PINOT NOIR 750ML
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Description
Description
Kosta Browne Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir is a luxury, highly coveted California red wine. As a cornerstone of the winery’s famous Appellation Series, this wine is celebrated for its deep concentration, intense flavor development, and brilliant structural tension.
Product Overview
Type: Red Wine (100% Pinot Noir)
ABV: Typically 14.1% to 14.2% ABV (varies slightly by vintage)
Size: 750 ml
Region: Santa Lucia Highlands AVA, Monterey County, Central Coast, California
Key Features & Vinification
Elite Sourcing: Rather than using single-estate fruit, this appellation blend is a masterclass in regional curation. It pulls grapes from iconic, legendary vineyards along the windswept eastern slopes of the Santa Lucia Mountains, including Pisoni, Garys', Rosella's, Sierra Mar, and Soberanes.
The Marine Influence: The vineyards are heavily exposed to cool evening fogs and intense afternoon ocean breezes channeled directly off the deep submarine canyon of Monterey Bay. This maritime refrigeration slows grape ripening, allowing for complex flavor building while preserving crisp, natural acidity.
Meticulous Élevage: The wine is fermented using an artisanal combination of stainless steel, concrete, and large oak vats. It is typically aged for 12 to 14 months in premium French oak barrels (averaging 40% to 50% new oak) to build soft, integrated tannins and a seamless oak framework without smothering the delicate fruit.
Tasting Profile
Nose: Expressive aromatics of bright raspberry, wild strawberry, and dark Bing cherry, intertwined with fragrant rose petals, uncracked black peppercorn, and subtle baking spice.
Palate: Silky, precise, and broad on the mouthfeel. It bursts with layers of pomegranate, blood orange citrus, fresh rhubarb, and a distinct, savory touch of chaparral or forest floor.
Finish: Long, elegant, and highly dynamic, marked by lingering notes of sweet dark cocoa, crisp acidity, and a signature mineral-driven freshness.