Kosta Browne has to be on of the most well-known wine brands
from Sonoma. It gained popularity with
its small production Pinot Noir and Chardonnay bottlings two decades ago and
its momentum hasn't seemed to slow with fans and hopeful collectors.
Gap’s Crown is considered by many to be one of the best
representations of what the Petaluma Gap AVA, the southern component of Sonoma
Coast, is all about. Since Kosta Browne began working with this site in 2006, its
meteoric rise into the pantheon of great Pinot Noir vineyards has been
extraordinary.
Sweeping vineyards with dramatic elevation changes and
clonal variety define this exemplary site. Each year, this Pinot Noir dazzles
with its stunning purity and lush flavors—and 2018 is no exception. From its
mouthwatering tension to its seductive, flowing flavors of blueberry,
blackberry pie, and honeycomb, this is classic Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. To
capture the site’s vibrancy, the majority of the wine was fermented in
stainless steel, with a small portion aged in concrete to enhance the wine’s
irresistible mouthfeel.
