Michael Browne: Kosta Browne

Kosta Browne proprietors Michael Browne and Dan Kosta are alumni of a noted Sonoma County restaurant, John Ash and Co. (see PinotFile, Volume 6, Issue 58). In 1997, they decided to launch a wine venture and put all of their tip money into a an envelope for safe keeping. After raising $2,600, they bought a half ton of Pinot Noir grapes, a single barrel, and a used, hand cranked de-stemmer-crusher to produce their first vintage. In 2001, Michael and Dan partnered with Chris Costello and his family and utilizing a fiscally conservative, yet thoughtful business plan, have managed to ...

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