Kosta Browne

Kosta Browne began in 1997 when restaurant colleagues Dan Kosta and Michael Browne pooled their tips to buy grapes and make their first wine, with Chris Costello joining as a third partner. Julien Howsepian became its third winemaker in 2019, expanding the winery’s work in Chardonnay, sparkling wine, Oregon and Burgundy alongside its focus on Pinot Noir.

The winery works across cool coastal regions including Russian River Valley, Sonoma Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands, Santa Rita Hills and Anderson Valley. Wines from individual blocks and rows are assessed for blending, with the aim of balancing richness and freshness while preserving the character of their vineyards.