B. Kosuge Carneros Pinot Noir 2023 PURYEAR from the historic vineyards of

from the historic vineyards of Stellenbosch to the cutting-edge expressions emerging from newer appellations

smooth palate that welcomes earlier drinking than the grand vin

the heart of the Cote des Blancs

Layers of complexity and flavour emerge from a maturation journey that begins in American White Oak ex bourbon casks before a portion of the whisky is split between six different virgin oak casks sourced from across various regions of France

B. Kosuge Carneros Pinot Noir 2023 PURYEAR from the historic vineyards ofByron Kosuge knows Carneros as well as anyone alivehe spent fifteen years making the Pinots at Saintsbury before going out on his own in 2004. This bottling blends his Carneros vineyard sources into a wine that captures the foggy, wind cooled character of the region: red fruited, savory, light on its feet. Restrained oak, early picking, and patient barrel time are Byron's signatures, and they're all here. A Carneros Pinot without bombast or showiness,