Convene by Dan Kosta Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019
(Sonoma, California) - [DM 94] [WE 93] [WS 92]

About this 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:
An elegant Pinot Noir with notes of crunchy red fruits, plum skin, and wilted rose. On the palate, flavors of wild strawberry, blueberry, and cola are accentuated with hints of green tea, graphite, and vanilla

WINEMAKER: Shane Finley

Appellation: Sonoma Coast

VINEYARDS: Campbell Ranch, Sunchase, Starscape

CLONES: 777, 115, 828, 667, 114, Pommard

HARVEST DATE: September 18 - 28, 2019

HARvEST BRIX: 24.8-25.6

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

ALCOHOL: 14.1%

ph: 3.60

TA: 5.68 g/L

Ratings & Reviews

94 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Dan Kosta, of Kosta Browne fame (the iconic Pinot producer he co-founded is now owned by Duckhorn Wine Co.), launched this new project in 2022. The inaugural releases are all appellation blends crafted by winemaker Shane Finley. This Sonoma Coast Pinot was a real standout for me. Leading with brown spices, cola, sandalwood, black cherry, vanilla bean, and toast cedar. Full-bodied, with rich brown baking spices and dark berry fruit, bolstered by sappy tannins, flourishes of cherry pit, underbrush, and dried rose petals. The succulent fruit is ripe and fleshy with a blood orange acidity and a crushed cocoa nib finish. Fruit sources are Campbell Ranch, Sunchase, and Starscape vineyards." - Jonathan Cristaldi (Oct 2022)

93 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Rich fruit flavors and intricate spices blend beautifully in this ultrasmooth, full-bodied wine. White pepper, black cherries, sour cherries and a touch of wood smoke all add to its complexity. The wine offers mild tannins and a mouth-filling texture." - Jim Gordon (Dec 2022)

92 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This has a lush edge, with gently steeped raspberry and loganberry fruit gliding through, plus singed cedar and balsam wood accents. The finish is underscored by black tea and dried anise. Shows nice range and length. Drink now through 2027. 3,575 cases made." - JM (Feb 2023)