{"product_id":"dk-grail-convene-rosellas-vineyard-chardonnay-2022-santa-lucia-highlands-california","title":"DK Grail Convene Rosella's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022 (Santa Lucia Highlands, California) - [JD 94] [VM 92+] [JS 92]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrail by Dan Kosta is a treasured bottle of Chardonnay 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rosella’s Vineyard rests along the gently sloping benchlands of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range. Owners Gary and Rosella Franscioni planted the vineyard in 1996. A fourth-generation farmer, Gary’s passion for growing only the finest fruit on his home vineyard has resulted in a significant following for his Rosella’s Pinot Noir. Less widely known is his small block of excellent Dijon clone Chardonnay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor our Grail Chardonnay, we chose the acclaimed Rosella’s Vineyard, from where we source Pinot Noir. Co-mingling in similar cool climates, Chardonnay is a perfect complement to Pinot Noir, especially when grown at the same site. I love the complexity and vibrancy of this wine, with its pale straw color and flavors of juicy pear, pineapple, kiwi, and lemon custard, accented with notes of hazelnut and brioche on the finish. Adaptable and complex, this wine pairs with myriad food choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Rosella's in the 2022 Chardonnay Rosella's Vineyard is new to the brand, though not to founder Dan Kosta, who certainly knows the site from his Kosta Browne days. Rich and voluminous, this medium-bodied white is spicy in baked pear and toasted oak, layered and complex with a tropical leaning into fresh pineapple. The wine goes through full malolactic fermentation and barrel stirring of the lees and is aged in 50% new French oak for 15 months. It's a beautiful showcase of a cool site in a warm vintage, rich and round yet balanced and fresh in acidity. Drink now through 2032.\" -Virginie Boone (Apr 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92+ Points - Vinous:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2022 Chardonnay Rosella's Vineyard is a powerful, full-bodied, tropical Chardonnay that is buried beneath a heavy blanket of oak today. Toasted brioche, baking spice and grilled pineapple set the stage as grippy, chewy phenolics clamp down hard on the finish. There are glimmers of freshness and complexity beneath, but this is a Chardonnay to revisit after a few years in the cellar. (Drink between 2027-2037)\" -Billy Norris (Jul 2025)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The nose offers complex aromas of lemon rind, papayas and cantaloupe. The palate is full-bodied with a creamy texture and fresh acidity, offering notes of key lime pie, biscuits and flint. Very ripe and structured with a mineral edge. Drink or hold.\" (Aug 2024)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SOUTHERN \/ AMERICAN \/ PACIFIC WINE \u0026 SPIRITS","offers":[{"title":"750 mL","offer_id":53807306178925,"sku":null,"price":85.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/DK_Grail_Rosellas_Chardonnay_2022.png?v=1787619952","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/dk-grail-convene-rosellas-vineyard-chardonnay-2022-santa-lucia-highlands-california","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}