by George Bato | May 7, 2024
CONVENEby DAN KOSTA 2019 PINOT NOIRCAMPBELL RANCH VINEYARDSONOMA COAST Dan Kosta is a trailblazer in high-quality domestic Pinot Noir, a luminary who, alongside Michael Browne, co-founded Kosta Browne Winery in 1997. Known for his steadfast pursuit of perfection,...
by George Bato | May 6, 2024
WINEMAKER INTERVIEW WITH WINE COUNTRY CONNECTION AND DAN KOSTA Dan Kosta was a co-founder of Kosta Browne Winery with his partner, winemaker Michael Browne. They started the winery in 1997, fueled by their shared passion for Pinot Noir, though neither had prior...
by George Bato | Nov 26, 2023
FAR NIENTE2022 CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY After being shuttered for 60 years due to Prohibition, Far Niente was resurrected and today is widely recognized as a benchmark producer of Napa Valley Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Nestled in the heart of California’s...
by George Bato | Jul 30, 2023
WALTER HANSEL 2021 PINOT NOIRTHE ESTATE VINEYARD RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY Stephen Hansel turned out a brilliant set of 2021 Pinots that confirm all the promise I sensed in the tank samples just prior to bottling. The 2021s are deep, beautifully perfumed, and...
by George Bato | Jun 20, 2023
MASSICANANNIA WHITE WINE BLEND CALIFORNIAT 2022 Are you tired of the same old boring wines? Ready to step out of your comfort zone and try something new and exciting? Look no further than Massican, the brainchild of the legendary winemaker Dan Petroski. Dan Petroski...
