{"product_id":"kosta-browne-russian-river-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Kosta Browne Russian River Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eKosta Browne’s Russian River Pinot Noir 2021 is a polished and expressive introduction to what the winery, and winemaker Julien Howsepian, can achieve with Pinot Noir. Sourced from a selection of some of Russian River Valley’s most respected sites, including Pratt Sexton, Silver Eagle and Keefer Ranch, it combines depth, finesse and regional character in a way that feels both generous and precise. It’s a benchmark-style “entry-level” wine that would stand proudly among bottles far above its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Pinot Noir shows a vibrant, polished profile, with aromas that move from dark cherry and raspberry to pomegranate, lavender, spice, forest floor and a subtle touch of vanilla from oak. The nose is lifted yet layered, offering both bright fruit and savory complexity.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is full and supple, with ripe red and dark berry flavors wrapped around fresh, well-judged tannins that keep everything in balance. There’s plenty of immediacy and charm, but also enough structure to suggest good short- to medium-term aging, especially as the oak integrates further and the wine gains additional complexity over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from a broad selection of top Russian River Valley vineyards, a region known for its cool-climate influence, morning fog and ideal conditions for producing nuanced Pinot Noir with both richness and freshness. A small portion of whole clusters—4%—was included before the juice was fermented in open stainless steel tanks. The wine then matured for 15 months in French oak barrels, with 30% new oak adding subtle spice and texture without overpowering the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile Pinot Noir that works beautifully with roast duck, mushroom risotto, herb-crusted salmon, grilled poultry or earthy vegetarian dishes such as wild mushroom pasta. Serve it slightly cool, ideally around 16–18°C, and decanting is optional but can help the wine open up if enjoyed young.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKosta Browne is one of California’s most acclaimed Pinot Noir specialists, built on a reputation for small-lot, site-driven wines with impressive consistency and intensity. Over the years, the winery has become closely associated with Russian River Valley and other cool-climate pockets of Sonoma and beyond, earning a strong following among collectors and Pinot Noir lovers alike. Its wines are widely regarded as reference points for premium California Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kosta Browne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122491826418,"sku":"FW-9186","price":117.64,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/russian_river_pn_nv.png?v=1777476308","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/kosta-browne-russian-river-pinot-noir-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}