DK Grail Convene Campbell Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021
(Sonoma, California) - [DM 97] [WE 95] [WS 93] [JS 93]

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:
Grail by Dan Kosta is a treasured bottle of Pinot Noir that is exclusively made available to people and hospitality venues on our allocation list. Wine enthusiasts and collectors who seek out wines that are rare, unique and difficult to acquire cherish Grail by Dan Kosta. They enjoy the quest to secure an allocation and the pleasure and pride of sharing a bottle with people at special occasions, opportunities to create impactful relationships or lasting memories.

Ratings & Reviews

97 Points - Decanter Magazine:
"Dan Kosta's Convene wines are aged in 30% new oak, while his elevated DK label is closer to 50% for 15 months and encompasses specific blocks or barrel selections from single vineyards. Campbell Ranch vineyard in the Russian River Valley is the winery's largest holding, with clones 777 and 115. There's more power and intensity to these single vineyard wines. A wonderful minty freshness mingles with crushed river stones, white pepper, and intriguing umami notes. Medium to full-bodied with very present, substantial tannins that have beam-like qualities, a bit sappy and balanced by mocha notes. The entire wine has a broad feeling on the palate and builds with spicy richness. It's layered with dense black cherry, pomegranate, spiced plums, and blood orange fruits, which have real staying power. The long finish is marked by warming brown sugar spices, toffee, and espresso beans. Plenty of heft balanced by great tension. 503 cases made." – Jonathan Cristaldi (Feb 2024)

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Aromas of macerated cherries, strawberries, cinnamon and clove jump from the glass of this powerful Pinot. The palate brings waves of raspberry liqueur and licorice flavors in a muscular, but balanced framework. Give this a few years in the cellar and it will blossom. Drink 2028–2045." – Tom Capo (Nov 2024)

93 Points - Wine Spectator:
"This is alluring, with lightly mulled raspberry and mulberry fruit inlaid with dark tea, singed anise and savory hints. Offers a light kiss of toast on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 503 cases made." - JM (Apr 2024)

93 Points - James Suckling:
"Big, smooth and well balanced, a velvety wine with lots to like. Dark fruit and subtle, perfumed spices on the nose give way to mouth-filling black cherries, blueberries and a touch of sour cherries on the palate. Full-bodied. A new line from Dan Kosta. Drink or hold." (Aug 2024)