Kosta Browne Mt. Carmel Pinot Noir 2019 750ml

Planted in 1989, on steep and rugged land surrounding an abandoned Carmelite monastery, Mt. Carmel was one of the first vineyards planted in the Sta. Rita Hills appellation. Primarily dry-farmed, Mt. Carmel is extremely cool and windy. This, combined with exceptional Botella clay and Diatomaceous earth soils, produces a wine that is as intricate and dynamic as it is alluring.

The 2019 growing season was exceptional for Mt. Carmel - the vineyard achieved ideal ripeness, and the year was very windy, which produced an extremely structured wine. With expressive and complex fruit, earthy aromatics, and profound bramble notes, it is positively vibrant. The harmonious palate highlights the grand energy and depth, embodying the character of Sta. Rita Hills. This wine is unapologetically delicious.

94 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2019 Pinot Noir Mt. Carmel Vineyard is appealingly rustic, featuring scents of dried red cherries and cranberries, resinous herbs, charcuterie and iron. The medium-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with earthy, spicy fruits and a long, nuanced finish.

93 Points Wine & Spirits
From a windswept ridge on the northern end of the Sta. Rita hills, this is not a shy wine. It’s driven by brisk red fruits—raspberry and red cherry—and by a weighty rasher of oak. There’s no denying its power and layering, or the full range of its flavors, but it needs years to integrate.