Michael Browne has always been inspired by the craftsmen of yesteryear and today. From his earliest memories watching his dad in his workshop, Michael has always been inspired by the craftsmen of yesteryear and today. As a young boy, when he wasn't in his dad's workshop refinishing old dressers, he would be running around apple and cherry orchards. Michael also loved business and spent a lot of time trying to combine his passions, but it wasn't until moving to Sonoma County with its world-class vineyards where he found his calling in winemaking.
After selling his stake in Kosta Browne, Michael again wanted to do something special, and do it without other managing partners. He went back to his winemaking roots, and focused on grapes from the famed Russian River Valley. Chev focuses on extraordinary fruit from a select few of the best vineyards in the region. Attention to detail is everything and no corner is cut. If it's not the best, then it's simply not a part of Chev; quite fitting for somebody who feels the Russian River Valley is like the Garden of Eden. When we tasted the 2022 as it was first released, our eyes lit up and our palates soaked up the rich fruit and complexities of this stellar wine. Earning a wonderful 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck, Chev is a new reference point for fruit forward, hedonistic Pinot Noirs!
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "A jeweled ruby color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley boasts a pretty and elegant nose with a refined feel to its aromatics of wild red cherries, focused incense, pure floral perfume, and rocky earth. The palate is pure and even and has a very elegant feel. In this vintage, this wine has all the components, pure spices, and a lot of clarity, with a long, floating finish."
After selling his stake in Kosta Browne, Michael again wanted to do something special, and do it without other managing partners. He went back to his winemaking roots, and focused on grapes from the famed Russian River Valley. Chev focuses on extraordinary fruit from a select few of the best vineyards in the region. Attention to detail is everything and no corner is cut. If it's not the best, then it's simply not a part of Chev; quite fitting for somebody who feels the Russian River Valley is like the Garden of Eden. When we tasted the 2022 as it was first released, our eyes lit up and our palates soaked up the rich fruit and complexities of this stellar wine. Earning a wonderful 94 points from Jeb Dunnuck, Chev is a new reference point for fruit forward, hedonistic Pinot Noirs!
JEB DUNNUCK 94 POINTS - "A jeweled ruby color, the 2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley boasts a pretty and elegant nose with a refined feel to its aromatics of wild red cherries, focused incense, pure floral perfume, and rocky earth. The palate is pure and even and has a very elegant feel. In this vintage, this wine has all the components, pure spices, and a lot of clarity, with a long, floating finish."
