Lifted aromas of dried strawberries, dried herbs, forest floor and spices. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of boysenberries, mocha and sea spray. Generous, with a seamless finish. Drink or hold.

This vintage of Kosta Browne’s Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir leans into a richer expression of the coast, offering a broader interpretation of the appellation, which is fitting, as the grapes come from a blend of vineyard sites across both the cool and warmer pockets of the region. The fruit profile is vivid and expressive, which matches its colour, with notes of cranberry and juicy red plum flesh. A touch of dried flowers rises from the glass, layered with sweet wood spice and a hint of coastal moss. The generous, glossy red fruit flavours carry through the medium-bodied palate with polished tannins leading into a gently warm, spicy finish. (ACQ)