Did duckhorn buy Kosta Browne?

Kosta Browne was founded in 1997 and is currently owned by Duckhorn Wine Company.

Who bought Costa Brown?

Kosta Browne, the acclaimed Sebastopol maker of Pinot Noir, has been purchased by Duckhorn Wine Co. of St. Helena. Founded in 1997 by Dan Kosta and Michael Browne, who stepped down from the winery last year, Kosta Browne helped develop a California style for Pinot Noir.

When did duckhorn buy Kosta Browne?

Duckhorn Wine Company Acquires Iconic Pinot Noir Producer Kosta Browne. NAPA VALLEY, Calif. – July 17, 2018 – Duckhorn Wine Company, which includes Duckhorn Vineyards, Paraduxx, Goldeneye, Migration, Decoy, Canvasback and Calera, announced today that it will acquire iconic California Pinot Noir winery Kosta Browne.

Can you visit Kosta Browne?

Conversely, visiting Kosta Browne’s state-of-the-art winery is a relatively short process. Tours and tastings are complimentary for active members. These wines, offered strictly through the tasting room on a limited basis, are ones that winemaker Nico Cueva has identified as unique and worth bottling on their own.

Who started Kosta Browne Winery?

Dan Kosta
Our Journey. Founders Dan Kosta and Michael Browne started out with humble beginnings while working together in a local restaurant in 1997.

Who started Kosta Browne?

Who owns Kosta Browne Winery?

(Courtesy Duckhorn) Napa’s Duckhorn Wine Company announced this morning that it is purchasing Sonoma Pinot Noir powerhouse Kosta Browne Winery. Duckhorn will replace Kosta Browne’s current stakeholders, the investment fund J.W. Childs, as the sole owner.

What is Kosta Browne up to in Santa Barbara?

Over the past four years, Kosta Browne purchased Cerise Vineyards’ 60 acres in Anderson Valley, expanded its Pinot Noir bottlings to include wines from Santa Barbara, added more Chardonnay to its growing wine portfolio and invested several million dollars into the cellar and winery in Sebastopol.

Who is Neil Bernardi at Kosta Browne?

As the Vice President and General Manager for Kosta Browne, Canvasback and Goldeneye Neil Bernardi oversees all aspects of the wineries winemaking programs.

Who is Wine Enthusiast Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 tastemaker?

In 2018, Neil was recognized by Wine Enthusiast Magazine as one of the “trailblazers who are shaping the future of wine in America,” when he was named a “Top 40 Under 40 Tastemaker.”