Convene Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022
(Sonoma, California) - [WE 93] [JD 92] [JS 92] [WS 91]

About the Winery:
Our founder Dan Kosta and winemaker Shane Finley have collaborated on wines of distinction for over fifteen years. On their quest of crafting exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blends from California’s premier winegrowing regions, Convene is the ultimate expression. 

From the Sonoma Coast to Russian River Valley, these wines comprise the best vineyards within each appellation. The result is a diverse, yet quintessential portfolio of wines, curated by some of the wine industry’s most discerning palates. 

About this Wine:
Velvety cherry and cocoa aromas with hints of sassafras and vanilla. Flavors of ripe cherry, ripe stone fruit pomegranate with a subtle plum skin and cranberry finish.

WINEMAKER: Shane Finley

Appellation: Russian River Valley

VINEYARDS: Martinelli River Road, Bucher

CLONES: 667, 777, 115, 828

HARVEST DATE: September 18 - 24, 2019

HARVEST BRIX: 24.5-25.5

BARREL AGING: Aged 10 months in 20% new French oak Rousseau, Chassin, Atelier, Boutes, Taransaud & Gamba coopers

ALCOHOL: 14.1%

ph: 3.62

TA: 6.2 g/L

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"The punchy aroma of concentrated raspberry dominates the nose of this Pinot Noir, while the palate brings in flavors of crushed cherries, cedar, rose petals and orange peel acidity that travels the length of the finish. Very satisfying." – Tom Capo (Oct 2025)

92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley boasts a deeper but bright red color and is another expressive wine out of the gate, with notes of preserved cherries, sweet herbs, forest floor, and pressed flowers. It expands on the palate, with a medium to full-bodied frame, ripe tannins, and a warming earth-noted spice through the finish. It offers more immediacy in the range in this warm vintage and is likely going to be best enjoyed over the next few years." – Audrey Frick (Jul 2025)

92 Points - James Suckling:
"Ripe and rich, almost jammy in aroma and showing sweet raspberries, strawberries and cherries on the palate. Baking spices and chocolate add to its posh character. Smooth and melted in mouthfeel. Lingering finish. Drink now. (Jul 2025)

91 Points - Wine Spectator:
This offers good energy amid its core of raspberry and black cherry fruit paste flavors, while flashes of dried anise and singed black tea flicker through. A brambly edge adds pleasant grip to the finish. Drink now through 2027. 1,530 cases made." - JM (Jun 2025)