2021 Kosta Browne "Mt. Carmel Vineyard" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Mt Carmel was planted in 1989 in the revered Sta. Rita Hills appellation is an extraordinarily cool and windy, primarily dry-farmed site. This wine was fermented in 100% concrete. The aromatics are cool coastal and brooding as smoky sea salt, rich soy umami frame dark violets and sweet cherries. The palate offers such richness and depth; savoury character comes to the four as singed sage leaves, smoky red and black berries, black tea, and smoky saline character is all brightened by a blood orange finish. Complex and beguiling. (Drink between 2024-2040) (CP)