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Kosta Browne Russian River Valley Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch 2011

$8499

A library-release Pinot Noir from one of Russian River Valley's most prized vineyards. Keefer Ranch, planted in 1996 on Goldridge sandy loam in the coolest part of the valley's Green Valley sub-region, is dry-farmed by legendary vineyard manager Marcy Keefer. Kosta Browne began sourcing from this site in 2005. The 2011 vintage was famously challenging—frost, rain, and cool weather—but the best wines, like this one, achieved phenolic ripeness at lower sugar levels, producing a Pinot of unusual freshness and structure for California. A rare chance to taste how this wine has evolved.

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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Antonio Galloni

91 points

"Savory herbs, tobacco, mint, wild flowers and sweet spices all flesh out in the 2011 Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch Vineyard. A weightless, gracious wine, the 2011 impresses for its energy, pliancy and overall sense of harmony. Darker tonalities of red and purplish fruit wrap around the close. The 2011 is both juicy and vibrant, essentially the best of both worlds in this vintage." —Antonio Galloni

Wine Spectator

91 points

"A delicate, understated style, featuring pure, ripe raspberry and wild berry notes, with a touch of gravel. Ends with floral-anise scents and fine-grained tannins."

More about Kosta Browne

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Pinot Noir

  • Vintage

    2011

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin with cherry reduction, or Gruyère.

Tasting Profile

Savory herbs, tobacco, and dark red fruit. Medium body with fine-grained tannins. Bright acidity, silky texture, long finish.