Renowned wine critic and writer Michael Broadbent once said: "Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures." The appreciation of quality wine and how it forges and strengthens bonds is one of the inspirations behind Michael Browne's passion for creating bottled treasures that people can share and enjoy with those dearest to them.
Michael Browne founded Kosta Browne Winery with Dan Kosta 23 years ago. Then, seven years ago, he and his wife Sarah founded Browne Family Wines, fulfilling their dream of having their own winery. This dream goes back a long way. Michael, who has had an entrepreneurial streak since age six, is very passionate about craftsmanship and the satisfaction of creating something with his own hands. He says what drew him to wine was that it was a tangible craft, where he could feel the grapes in his hands and lead them through the transformative winemaking process. The result is wine, a valuable product that contains a great deal of craftsmanship and artistry, bringing out the flavors of the food it's paired with, and most importantly, slowing people down, allowing them to be fully present during meaningful conversations.
