Kosta Browne One-Sixteen RRV Chardonnay 2021 (750ml)
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Description
Kosta Browne's 2021 One-Sixteen is a Russian River Valley Chardonnay built on the region's signature cool-climate foundation. The wine draws from vineyards planted in Sonoma's Goldridge soil series and aged for 14 months in a mix of new French oak, Austrian oak, and stainless steel, with a portion fermented in larger vessels.
The nose opens with mineral precision and confected stone fruit, think lemon bars, candied apricot, and dried peach, alongside a flinty, sea-shell character. On the palate, the texture is plush and creamy, broadening immediately with the warmth of almond pastry and brioche, then settling into hints of caramel and beeswax. Medium to full body carries plenty of fruit without heaviness; balancing acidity cuts through with crisp energy and a mineral undertow that extends into a lengthy, floral finish. This is a wine with reserved composure despite its richness, one to enjoy now or hold for further development.
Product Details
| Category | Wine |
| Color | White |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Russian River Valley |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Producer | Kosta Browne Winery |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750 ML |
| Subtype | Still |
Expert Reviews
Aromas of gunpowder, dried peach and sliced cooked apple. Sea shell. Pineapple. Medium to full body with a creamy texture and lots of fruit but still reserved at the end. Hints of brioche and caramel and then cream. Plenty of fruit and length. Drink or hold.
Typically sourced from vineyards rich in Sonoma's famous Goldridge soil series such as Ritchie, El Diablo, Bootlegger’s Hill, Heintz, Flora Marie, Winner’s Circle, and Keefer Ranch, Kosta Browne's 2021 One-Sixteen Chardonnay from Sonoma's Russian River Valley takes full advantage of the region's foggy mornings and cooler nights. This is a very plush vintage of One-Sixteen, kicking off with an enticing nose of confected lemon bars, flinty minerals, and candied apricots. The mouthfeel is lush, broadening immediately on the palate with the warming richness of biting into a freshly baked almond pastry. Balancing acidity adds a racy, crisp undertow, giving a burst of energetic freshness that resonates with an almost palpable energy through a lengthy, mineral, and floral finish—aged in a mix of new French oak, Austrian oak, wood cask, and stainless steel—83% barrel fermented with some in foudre.