Today's exciting news has been a long time coming. 

You may be aware that in July 2018 Duckhorn Wine Company purchased one of California's top producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay - Kosta Browne.  Well, the wines are now part of the Rogers & Company portfolio, and we are thrilled to offer them to you.

Kosta Browne was started by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne, two friends working at a Santa Rosa, California restaurant John Ash & Co. who saved enough tip money to make their first barrel of Pinot Noir in 1997. Full of passion but short on cash, Michael developed relationships with key growers in northern California, while Dan, along with the help of a third partner, Chris Costello, worked the market and sold the wines.  The quality and popularity of Kosta Browne Pinot Noir increased dramatically very quickly and in 2011 the Sonoma Coast 2009 Pinot Noir was named Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator.

We open our offering with wines from their Appellation series. These blends are a result of the quest for the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes in California. These wines are inspired by a desire to capture the essence of each growing region, by blending individual vineyards and blocks that are most expressive of their AVA.

For our full list of wines, click here. 

To order, just reply to this email or call us at 416 961 2294. 

 

The marine influence that follows the Russian River inland from the Pacific coast is a powerful attribute of this region. The fog helps keep nights cool and offers vines a break from daytime temperatures. The Chardonnay vineyards sourced for this wine are from the coolest parts of the Russian River Valley. Here, the fruit is allowed to mature gracefully on the vine, which offers more intensely focused flavours and generous natural acidity.

 

 

Kosta Browne works with vineyards that span a diverse and varied view into a region that many would call the heartland of California Pinot Noir, including Winner's Circle, Laguna Valdez, Klopp Laguna, Zio Tony, Jenkins, Silver Eagle, Pratt Sexton, Jenkins, Moonshine, Bootlegger's Hill, Giusti Ranch, Treehouse, and Keefer Ranch.  The goal is to create a wine that showcases the essence of this magical appellation.

Daily temperature swings in Russian River Valley allow Pinot Noir to develop intense flavours balanced by elegant body and mouthfeel.

On the nose you'll find raspberry bramble and black cherry with a subtle touch of vanilla. In the mouth it is round, with a spherical entry, then showing balance and inspiring texture.

 

 

What makes this area truly unique is the purely east/west maritime mouth that funnels cooling coastal fog and wind to the vines. One of the smaller AVAs in California, Sta. Rita Hills is one of the world's best cool-climate growing regions of Pinot Noir.

On the nose, there are bright fruits highlighted by fresh strawberry, red cherry, and cranberry, accentuated by fresh basil and a hint of pot de crème.  On the palate it is focused, with a linear entry and subtle yet excellent tension.

 

 

For this wine, Kosta Browne was drawn to vineyards that are particularly influenced by the Pacific Ocean and they are fortunate to work with some spectacular sites - Marshall, Gap's Crown, Thorn Ridge, Kanzler, Balletto Burnside and  Balletto Watertrough. Together, they form a singular wine that is distinctively Sonoma Coast.

Alluring notes of blackberry, blueberry, and rich raspberry on the nose.  A bold entry is followed by great tension, focus, a malleable structure, and a long finish.