Pinot Rocks: A Winding Journey Through Intense Elegance by Michael Browne

Michael Browne, cofounder of Kosta Browne Winery, tells the remarkable story of how passion, resilience, and risk transformed a struggling dream into one of the most celebrated wine labels in America. From humble beginnings to the heights of Napa and Sonoma’s elite winemaking circles, Pinot Rocks traces a journey defined by grit, setbacks, and the relentless pursuit of beauty in the bottle. Browne’s candid reflections reveal the artistry, chaos, and discipline behind fine wine — a memoir of ambition, craftsmanship, and the human spirit that refuses to settle for less than excellence.