Wine detail

Kosta Browne

Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir

Sonoma Coast

2015

Vintage

Varietal

Pinot Noir

ABV

14.2%

Peak 2018-2021

Where it is, November 2026

Past Window: the full drinking arc closed in 2024.

This bottle is beyond its drinking horizon.

The ‘15 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir.

Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 is from Sonoma Coast, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · past window, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2016-2024Peak window 2018-2021

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

The 2015 vintage

Kosta Browne's 2015 Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir comes from Sonoma Coast, United States.

About Kosta Browne

Kosta Browne's Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir comes from Sonoma Coast, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Seared duck breast with blackberry reduction

The pairing is scaled to the wine's medium body.

Braised short ribs with truffle butter

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan

The pairing leaves room for the wine's moderate tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015?

Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 is from Sonoma Coast, United States.

What does Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 taste like?

Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 has a medium body, balanced acidity, and moderate tannins.

When should Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2016-2024. Within that arc, the peak window is 2018-2021. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015?

Pair this wine with Seared duck breast with blackberry reduction; Braised short ribs with truffle butter; or Wild mushroom risotto with aged Parmesan.