2021 El Diablo Chardonnay
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The 2021 Chardonnay El Diablo Vineyard was raised for 11 months in 45% new French oak and comes from a site in the Russian River Valley that sits above the fog line at 750 feet elevation. Pouring a bright straw/yellow hue, it has a fantastic nose of pure Meyer lemon, delicate matchstick, poached apples, and fresh flowers. Medium to full bodied, it retains a fantastic vertical feel through the palate, with ripe acidity and a beautiful, light, chalky texture, with notes of toasted oak on the long finish. This is an outstanding wine from Kosta Browne and will be an age-worthy white to check on over the next 10 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2021 Chardonnay El Diablo was matured for 12 months in 34% new French oak, plus six months in stainless steel. It has a strong creamy, honey-nut character, its apricot aromas accented by tones of cereal milk, toasted almonds and meringue. The light-bodied palate is concentrated with creamy, nutty fruit, though it offers surprisingly vibrant acidity, and it has a long, savory finish.
The 2021 Chardonnay El Diablo Vineyard was raised for 11 months in 45% new French oak and comes from a site in the Russian River Valley that sits above the fog line at 750 feet elevation. Pouring a bright straw/yellow hue, it has a fantastic nose of pure Meyer lemon, delicate matchstick, poached apples, and fresh flowers. Medium to full bodied, it retains a fantastic vertical feel through the palate, with ripe acidity and a beautiful, light, chalky texture, with notes of toasted oak on the long finish. This is an outstanding wine from Kosta Browne and will be an age-worthy white to check on over the next 10 years. Drink 2026-2036.
About the producer
Kosta Browne is one of California's most acclaimed wineries, renowned for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that express the character of top vineyard sites across Sonoma and beyond. Combining meticulous sourcing with thoughtful winemaking, the wines offer richness, precision, and remarkable sense of place.