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All Wines from Kosta Browne
Inventory updated: Mon, Jul 16, 2018 05:33 PM cst
Our vintages of Kosta Browne wine currently include: 2004, 2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
Flickinger Fine Wines' inventory of Kosta Browne wine is listed below. We have an excellent and vast assortment of fine wines to choose from. If you do not see what you are looking for, give us a call and we can suggest another Kosta Browne vintage or even another producer that we are sure you will enjoy.
| Producer |
Vint. |
Wine |
Price |
Qty |
Order |
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| Kosta Browne |
2004 |
Amber Ridge Vyd. Syrah  |
$99 |
1 |
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WS 90 (12/2007): Spicy cola, black cherry and cassis fruit is rich and supple yet almost syrupy, with a nice range of flavors and a hint of pencil lead and cedary oak on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 320 cases made.
VM 88+ (6/2006): Ruby-red. Musky aromas of black cherry, blackberry, tar, pepper and game. Sweet and dense if a bit youthfully reduced, with solid, chunky fruit lifted by spice and pepper notes. Finishes with rather powerful but slightly dry tannins. I suspect this will be more harmonious by the time it's released in the spring of 2007. |
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2013 |
Garys Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$115 |
1 |
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| WA 91 (10/2015): One of the more tight and backwards efforts from this vineyard, the 2013 Pinot Noir Garys’ Vineyard was mostly destemmed (19% whole clusters) and aged 16 months in 46% new French oak. Medium-bodied, focused and downright racy on the palate, it still has some whole cluster notes in its sappy spring flowers, cassis and black raspberry-scented bouquet. It’s a beautiful wine, but needs 2-3 years of cellaring. |
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2015 |
Garys Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$129 |
1 |
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JS 95 (5/2017): Aromas of red rock, rust and dark berry character. Some stone. Full body, four square. Tangerine. Wonderful finish. Love the length and energy. Drink now.
JD 93 (10/2017): The largest scaled of the Santa Lucia Highland releases, the 2015 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is another beautiful, elegant wine (that’s the style of the vintage) from this team that still has plenty of fruit. Offering lots of spice, framboise, dried flowers, scrub brush, and earth, it's elegant and silky on the palate, with medium to full-bodied richness and a great mid-palate. Made with roughly 25% whole clusters, it's a terrific expression of this site to drink over the coming 7-8 years.
VM 92 (8/2017): The 2015 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is the most expressive of the Santa Lucia Highlands Pinots. Racy red-toned fruit, orange peel and attractive aromatic lift from the whole clusters give the wine its distinctive personality. Silky and aromatic, the 2015 has a lot to offer. A dollop of whole clusters (20%) adds aromatic nuance throughout. Antonio Galloni.
WS 92 (9/2017): Offers a wide range of complex flavors, extending from herb to spice to wild berry, turning to shadings of wilted rose and subtle earth. Drink now through 2023. 555 cases made. |
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2013 |
Giusti Ranch Pinot Noir |
$125 |
2 |
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| WA 95 (10/2015): From the Russian River Valley and the newest single vineyard from this team (the first vintage was 2012), the 2013 Pinot Noir Giusti Vineyard is another big, rich, full-flavored Pinot Noir that gives up slightly lifted notes of dark fruits, graphite and peppery spice. Almost completely destemmed and aged 16 months in 40% new French oak, it’s a sensational Pinot Noir with terrific purity in its concentrated, layered and textured personality. It's superb today, but will cruise through at least 2023. |
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2013 |
Kanzler Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$120 |
1 |
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| WA 93 (10/2015): The last vineyard harvested, the 2013 Pinot Noir Kanzler Vineyard, wasn’t brought in until between the 8th and 11th of October. Mostly destemmed and aged 16 months in just under 40% new French oak, it has a cool, fresh, perfumed style to go with lots of rose garden, framboise, black cherry and spice. Lightly textured, elegant and vibrant, it should benefit from a year in bottle and drink well through 2023. |
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2010 |
Koplen Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$119 |
1 |
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VM 92 (5/2012): Bright ruby-red. Heady aromas of strawberry, cherry-cola, potpourri and spicy oak. Silky, sweet and seamless, with superb depth and energy to its red berry and floral pastille flavors. Extremely suave pinot that shows excellent energy and clarity on the persistent, floral finish.
WS 92 (8/2012): Complex cherry, plum and raspberry flavors are ripe, moderately rich and layered, turning delicate and elegant, where the plummy flavors reverberate. Best from 2013 through 2023. 780 cases made. |
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2011 |
Koplen Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$109 |
3 |
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WS 93 (9/2013): Zeros in on a tight core of vivid dark berry, with touches of wild berry, raspberry and blueberry shaded by creamy oak. Gains velocity and depth, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2022. 637 cases made.
VM 92 (2/2014): The 2011 Pinot Noir Koplen Vineyard is a wine of real density and power. Big and broad shouldered, the 2011 blossoms in the glass beautifully, filling out its frame very nicely. Plums, black cherries, cloves, menthol and licorice are all woven into the juicy, enveloping finish. The Koplen could use another year or two in bottle to fully come together. Antonio Galloni. |
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2012 |
Pisoni Vyd. Pinot Noir |
$120 |
1 |
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VM 94 (5/2014): Vivid ruby. Pungent dark berry and potpourri scents show excellent clarity and a strong overlay of exotic spices. Supple, expansive and sweet, offering intense blackberry and cherry compote flavors enlivened by juicy acidity and a touch of peppery spices. The floral quality comes back strong on the finish, which clings with superb spicy intensity. This is very suave, and quite expressive already. Stephen Tanzer.
WA 91 (10/2014): Normally the most powerful in the line, the 2012 Pinot Noir Pisoni Vineyard is more supple and mid-weight than previous vintages, with plenty of sweet cherry and strawberry fruit, spice, underbrush and floral notes all flowing to a medium-bodied, elegantly textured profile on the palate. Possessing a core of sweet fruit, with a nicely focused feel and good length, it should be consumed over the coming 4-5 years.
WS 91 (9/2014): Offers a mix of rich raspberry and red berry fruit, with a measure of elegance and finesse. Offers hints of anise and dried herb, ending with delicate tannins on the simple finish. Drink now through 2022. 539 cases made. |
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2005 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir |
$109 |
1 |
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WS 91 (6/2007): Tightly wound and intense, with firm, spicy, well-focused blackberry and wild berry fruit that has both lively acidity and well-grounded tannins. Needs time. Best from 2008 through 2013. 1,812 cases made.
VM 88 (6/2007): Medium red. Jammy raspberry and cola aromas complicated by mocha, red licorice and an exotic hint of peach pit. Sweet and velvety in the mouth, with creamy raspberry and plum preserve flavors and good heft. The weighty, round finish features a clingy red fruit preserve quality. I'd opt for drinking this on the young side. |
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2010 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Slightly Depressed Cork; Bin-Soiled Label |
$79 |
1 |
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WS 93 (8/2012): (WS #91 wine of 2012) Rich and expressive, with bold layers of ripe blueberry, plum and wild berry flavors that show touches of spice and espresso. At points open-knit, yet tightening on the finish. Best from 2013 through 2023. 4,742 cases made.
VM 91 (5/2012): Bright ruby. Pungent, highly aromatic red berry and cherry aromas show an array of floral, Asian spice and herb nuances. Ripe but energetic black raspberry, cherry-cola flavors show a subtle smoky earthiness and gain sweetness with air. Finishes sappy and long, with a strong whiplash of bitter cherry.
WA 90 (4/2013): The 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley is juicier, richer and rounder than the Sonoma Coast bottling tasted alongside it. Here it's the immediacy of the fruit that speaks loudest. Cinnamon, cherries, plums and mint are some of the notes that flesh out on a juicy, exuberant finish that captures the essence of Russian River Pinot. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016.
BH 87 (9/2012): This possesses the highest-toned nose of the range with a ripe cherry, raspberry and cranberry-infused aromatic profile. This is very round and suave with plenty of palate coating dry extract that imparts a seductive mouth feel though unfortunately, there is distinct warmth on the finish and the only antidote for this is to maintain a cooler than normal serving temperature. This is definitely pretty but the warmth will be enough to bother those who are sensitive to it. Drink 2013+. |
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2011 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Heavily Bin-Soiled Label |
$79 |
1 |
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VM 92 (5/2013): (made from fruit grown in eleven different vineyards and picked between September 16 and October 20; 48% new oak): Deep ruby. Heady scents of raspberry, cherry-cola, floral oil, Asian spices and vanilla. Juicy and penetrating, with superb inner-mouth perfume to its sweet red fruit and candied rose flavors. Becomes spicier with air and finishes with excellent clarity, breadth and persistence WA 91 (8/2013): Offering up a supple, perfumed and delicate array of kirsch, crushed berries, spice and forest floor, the 2011 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) flows onto the palate with a light, deft texture, bright acidity and a clean, nicely focused finish. This isn’t a heavy weight and excels on its aromatics and balance more than power or richness. Enjoy it over the coming 4-6 years. Drink now-2019.
JS 90 (6/2012): A fruity and juicy red with dried strawberry and lemon rind character that follows through to a medium body, with fine tannins. Fresh finish. Drink now.
WS 87 (12/2013): The ripe plum and cherry flavors ease back and turn simple, but this remains complete, with touches of gravel and cedar on the finish. Drink now through 2019. 4,525 cases made. |
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2013 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir |
$85 |
1 |
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VM 92 (5/2015): The 2013 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley comes across as a bit restrained, with lovely energy to balance the expressive Russian River fruit. Dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar and cinnamon flesh out on a perfumed, sensual finish with attractive rose petal and lavender overtones.
WS 92 (8/2015): Combines a tight, firm framework and a complex mix of dark berry, anise, gravel, road tar and savory herb notes, finishing with a long, clean, layered aftertaste. Should reward short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2020. 5,709 cases made. |
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2013 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Nicked Label |
$85 |
1 |
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VM 92 (5/2015): The 2013 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley comes across as a bit restrained, with lovely energy to balance the expressive Russian River fruit. Dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar and cinnamon flesh out on a perfumed, sensual finish with attractive rose petal and lavender overtones.
WS 92 (8/2015): Combines a tight, firm framework and a complex mix of dark berry, anise, gravel, road tar and savory herb notes, finishing with a long, clean, layered aftertaste. Should reward short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2020. 5,709 cases made. |
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2013 |
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Lightly Scuffed Label |
$85 |
1 |
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VM 92 (5/2015): The 2013 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley comes across as a bit restrained, with lovely energy to balance the expressive Russian River fruit. Dark cherry, plum, spice, cedar and cinnamon flesh out on a perfumed, sensual finish with attractive rose petal and lavender overtones.
WS 92 (8/2015): Combines a tight, firm framework and a complex mix of dark berry, anise, gravel, road tar and savory herb notes, finishing with a long, clean, layered aftertaste. Should reward short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2020. 5,709 cases made. |
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2011 |
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir |
$89 |
1 |
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WA 91 (8/2013): Offering up a supple, perfumed and delicate array of kirsch, crushed berries, spice and forest floor, the 2011 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) flows onto the palate with a light, deft texture, bright acidity and a clean, nicely focused finish. This isn’t a heavy weight and excels on its aromatics and balance more than power or richness. Enjoy it over the coming 4-6 years. Drink now-2019.
WS 90 (9/2013): Gutsy, showing tannic muscle, this offers tidbits of dark berry, with grainy, gripping tannins and notes of cedar and crushed rock. Complete, but should improve with cellaring. Drink now through 2022. 1,693 cases made.
VM 89 (2/2014): Dark cherries, plums, smoke and menthol meld together in the 2011 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands). This is one of the more immediate wines in the range and appears to be built for near term drinking. Most of the fruit is from Sierra Mar and Soberanes. |
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2012 |
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Very Lightly Scuffed Label |
$89 |
1 |
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VM 93 (5/2014): Vivid ruby. Powerful aromas of dark berries, potpourri and smoky Moroccan spices. Sweet, fleshy and deeply pitched, offering expansive black raspberry and spicecake flavors and a sexy floral pastille nuance. Silky tannins build slowly on the finish, which lingers with excellent, floral-dominated persistence. Showing a darker character than the Sonoma bottlings but just as much vivacity.
WA 92 (10/2014): A beautiful effort that certainly competes with the single-vineyard releases, the 2012 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands offers up a gorgeous bouquet of black cherries, black raspberry, wild herbs, rose petal and Asian spice to go with a medium-bodied, layered, balanced and rich palate feel. Rounded, with solid richness and upfront fruit, this knockout Pinot Noir will drink nicely for over a decade.
WS 91 (9/2014): Presents a rich, powerful display of blackberry, raspberry, spice and floral scents, with touches of smoky oak, anise and dusty earth and a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2022. 1,849 cases made.
VM 90 (1/2015): |
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2015 |
Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir |
$85 |
4 |
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JS 93 (5/2017): Very floral and beautiful with plum and citrus with hints of smoke. Medium to full body, creamy texture and beautiful length. Firm and silky. Dry and beautiful. Drink or hold.
WS 92 (3/2017): Tight and spicy, with a sassafras edge to the wild berry and raspberry flavors, offering a hint of anise and licorice. Lively acidity keeps this fresh and zesty. Drink now through 2023. 1,251 cases made. |
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2016 |
Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir |
$95 |
2 |
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2005 |
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir |
$99 |
1 |
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WS 93 (6/2007): Bold, ripe, expansive and expressive, with layers of spice, black cherry, cola, anise and light toasty oak. Tightly focused, rich and complex, this maintains a beam of fruit and finishes with a long, complex aftertaste. Drink now through 2011. 1,821 cases made.
VM 89 (6/2007): Bright red. Spicy cherry and wild strawberry aromas, with dark chocolate and licorice accents. Supple red and dark berry jam flavors show good depth and are accented by cracked pepper and mace. Finishes broad and sweet, with very good length and a refreshingly bitter cherry skin tone.
BH 85 (12/2007): An expressive nose combines notes of cherry cough syrup a hint of menthol that can also be picked up on the round, supple and textured flavors that are attractively silky but culminate in a bitter and unbalanced finish where the warmth from the elevated alcohol dominates. While I for clearly stated reasons do not debate the merits of style in my evaluations because everyone should, and for the most part happily does, prefer different things, high alcohol is not a style question, it’s a balance question and this wine’s balance suffers because of its elevated alcohol and backend bitterness. The finishing bitterness of course is not from the alcohol but suffice it to say that this isn’t for me and I certainly wouldn’t recommend aging it. Drink now. |
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2012 |
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Slightly Depressed Cork |
$85 |
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| WS 92 (9/2014): Focused on pure, ripe plum and black cherry flavors, this is supple and structured, ending with a mix of baking spices, anise, mocha and black tea notes. Drink now through 2022. 7,203 cases made. |
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2015 |
Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir |
$84 |
7 |
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JS 94 (5/2017): Lots of the blue fruits and dried flowers on the nose. Oyster shell too. Medium to full body, li
VM 92 (8/2017): The 2015 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is another terrific appellation-level Pinot. This is the first year in which the Sonoma Coast Pinot is more truly coastal, with more of an influence from sites in the Freestone area. Succulent black cherry, plum, hard candy and expressive floral notes are all supported by beams of firm tannin and lively acidity that add verve as well as freshness. Antonio Galloni.
WS 91 (9/2017): Notably elegant and rich, with a deceptively deep and persistent mix of raspberry and wild berry flavors, shaded by gravelly earth and savory notes that lose a bit of focus on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 5,550 cases made. |
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| Kosta Browne |
2015 |
One Sixteen Chardonnay |
$79 |
2 |
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JD 94 (10/2017): The 2015 Chardonnay One Sixteen is terrific. Apple peel, toasted nuts, brioche and hints of honey Combe give way to a rich, textured Chardonnay that has impressive mid-palate density, integrated acidity, and a great finish. This is a classic, high-quality Chardonnay well worth your time and money.
VM 94 (8/2017): A wine of textural elegance, the 2015 Chardonnay One Sixteen is also a fabulous example of the house style at Kosta Browne today. Lemon confit, chamomile and almond are some of the many notes that meld together in this soft, super-inviting Chardonnay. Here, too, there is lovely richness, but no excess weight. Sweet floral and minty notes add the closing shades of complexity. Antonio Galloni.
JS 94 (5/2017): You have to like the fruit here with dried citrus, apple and pear. Hints of vanilla. Full body, round and juicy. Lime undertones. Savory, clear and focused. Mineral. Racy. Drink now.
WS 92 (9/2017): Charming for the rich, creamy mix of anise, pear, fig and apricot notes. A wine that is both intense and, at points, seamless and refined. Ends with edgy tannins but complex flavors. Drink now through 2022. 2,337 cases made. |
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