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Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Giusti Ranch 2019

$9999

The Giusti family has farmed this Russian River Valley property since the 1870s — one of the oldest grape-growing legacies in Sonoma. Their Pinot Noir block sits in a fog-funneled microclimate that runs slightly warmer than the surrounding valley, planted on Josephine loam to 115, 667, and 777 clones. In Kosta Browne's hands, the 2019 vintage delivers all the hallmarks of the site: layered aromas of cinnamon, dried orange peel, cranberry, and raspberry; a medium-bodied palate with spicy fruit; and grainy tannins framed by bright acidity. Elegant, energetic, and built for another few years in bottle.

Shipping

Every step of the journey is managed to uphold the integrity of each bottle.

  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
  • Temperature-Monitored Shipping: We closely monitor weather conditions and make informed decisions to ensure shipments travel safely, with insulated packaging and refrigerated transport available when required.
  • Wine-Specific Protective Packaging: Specialized materials designed to maintain label integrity and prevent breakage during transit.
  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

Returns & Exchanges

We stand behind every bottle we sell.

  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

95 points

"The 2019 Pinot Noir Giusti Vineyard has very layered aromas of cinnamon, dried orange peel, cranberries, raspberries, dusty earth and amaro. The medium-bodied palate features layered, spicy fruits along with abundant, grainy tannins and bright acidity. It's elegant but youthfully tense and could use another 2-3 years in bottle." —Erin Brooks

Wine Enthusiast

90 points

"This warm, fleshy and weighty wine from the longtime vineyard-designate, is rich and layered in baked fruit tones and a note of cola. Generous oak cradles the fruit and helps to amplify the grip of tannin."

More about Kosta Browne

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2019

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Medium Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roast duck a l'orange, wild mushroom pasta, grilled quail, pork tenderloin with cherry sauce, or aged cheeses.

Tasting Profile

Medium-bodied Pinot Noir with red cherry, cranberry, dried orange peel, and baking spice. Bright acidity, grainy tannins, savory finish.