Kosta Browne

One Sixteen Russian River Valley Chardonnay

9.256 ratings
9.27 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.3

Wonderful 2014 Kosta Browne One Sixteen Chard. Kiwi and melon fruits with just the right balance of acidity and crispness. Complimented the Chicken Picante in lemon sauce perfectly. Only buy a bottle or 2 a year. Shared with family on Labor Day Dinner 2016!!! CB93👍

Wonderful 2014 Kosta Browne One Sixteen Chard. Kiwi and melon fruits with just the right balance of acidity and crispness. Complimented the Chicken Picante in lemon sauce perfectly. Only buy a bottle or 2 a year. Shared with family on Labor Day Dinner 2016!!! CB93👍

3 people found it helpfulSep 5th, 2016
Chris Shackelford

Bigger fan of the Chard than the Pinot. Nicely balanced for its weight.

Bigger fan of the Chard than the Pinot. Nicely balanced for its weight.

2 people found it helpfulAug 15th, 2017
Marshall Parrish

Fantastic pairing with wild halibut. Golden in color, melon and honey suckle. Bliss

Fantastic pairing with wild halibut. Golden in color, melon and honey suckle. Bliss

2 people found it helpfulAug 30th, 2016
Ryan Carey

Founder Wine Confidential

9.3

Known for their pinots, but don't sleep on Kosta Browne Chardonnay. Impressive Sonoma Chard with oak and butter, but in wonderful balance and harmony

Known for their pinots, but don't sleep on Kosta Browne Chardonnay. Impressive Sonoma Chard with oak and butter, but in wonderful balance and harmony

2 people found it helpfulAug 9th, 2016
Marshall Parrish

When the wife loves it...

When the wife loves it...

2 people found it helpfulApr 21st, 2016
Michael Sinowitz

Sadly this was pretty oxidized.

Sadly this was pretty oxidized.

Apr 11th, 2021
Ming L
9.4

Pear, baked apple, dried apricot, and subtle roasted nuts on the nose. The palate is the harmonious fusion of vigorous fruits, pristine acidity, and integrated oak richness.
The best RRV chard I’ve tasted. Will have another 2-3 years peak drinking window.

Pear, baked apple, dried apricot, and subtle roasted nuts on the nose. The palate is the harmonious fusion of vigorous fruits, pristine acidity, and integrated oak richness.
The best RRV chard I’ve tasted. Will have another 2-3 years peak drinking window.

Nov 16th, 2023
Li Man
9.0

Oaky crisp lemons

Oaky crisp lemons

Oct 3rd, 2020
Steven Comfort

Not overly oaky or buttery; delightful & fresh despite its age

Not overly oaky or buttery; delightful & fresh despite its age

Aug 24th, 2020
Al Shikoh

Light golden color. Granny Smith apple dominant on the nose with hints of tropical fruit and moderate new oak. Mid-weight on the palate with bright acidity and pleasant flintiness. 14.5% alcohol. Mostly barrel fermented with the remaining 8% fermented in concrete then aged 12 months in 42% new French oak. $80.

Light golden color. Granny Smith apple dominant on the nose with hints of tropical fruit and moderate new oak. Mid-weight on the palate with bright acidity and pleasant flintiness. 14.5% alcohol. Mostly barrel fermented with the remaining 8% fermented in concrete then aged 12 months in 42% new French oak. $80.

Jul 4th, 2017