95 Wilfred Wong of Wine.com The Sta. Rita Hills AVA, established on May 31, 2001, and expanded by approximately 2,296 acres in 2016, has shown why it became an important Pinot Noir growing region—the remarkable 2022 Kosta Browne Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir shines with aromas and flavors of fragrant spices, alluring graphite, and pleasing toasty oak. It is readymade for grilled lamb chops. (Tasted: April 15, 2025, San Francisco, CA)