Who We Are

Michael Browne

Michael Browne is the Winemaker for Kosta Browne.

He moved to Sonoma County in 1987 from Washington State with the goal of becoming an architect. While working at local fine dining establishments to pay the bills, he fell in love with the pleasures of the local wines and was intrigued by winemaking and viticulture through his many visits to local wineries and vineyards. The idea of being involved in agriculture, as well as the craft of winemaking, pushed Michael into the pursuit of producing fine wines.

Michael was in the restaurant industry for 15 years, fueling his passion for food and wine. The majority of this time was spent at John Ash & Co. in Santa Rosa where he waited tables, bartended and worked the line in the kitchen. The last two years at John Ash & Co. were spent on the floor as a sommelier.

Michael started working with Deerfield Ranch Winery in 1997 as Assistant Winemaker and became Co-Winemaker in 2000.

His passion has developed into a love of Pinot Noir. "The challenges of this grape are many, the rewards are endless."