Monday, February 27th, 2023
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An Artisan Wine & Spirits EXCLUSIVE - FIRST to Market
New Sonoma Coast Pinot & Chard & Russian River Valley Zin from
Dan Kosta's Next Chapter: CONVENE
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We moved at warp speed to exclusively offer you this absolute GOLD MINE for Cult-Caliber-yet-bargain-priced Sonoma gems.
This is the inaugural release of cult winemaker Dan Kosta's new project, Convene, and both the quality and price blew us all away, right out of the gate.
The catch? We're already down to 9 bottles of the Chardonnay, 10 of the Zinfandel, and just 22 bottles of the Pinot Noir left in stock.
Just last fall, Kosta launched a new wine company, the DK Wine Group (DK for Dan Kosta), with the release of three wines, a pair of Pinots Noirs and a Chardonnay, from superior vineyards in the Russian River and Sonoma Coast appellations. The project marks a rebirth of sorts for the winemaker, whose name still leads the famed Kosta Browne Pinot Noir-centric brand he founded back in 1997 with partner Dan Browne. As the legend goes, the pair bought a half ton of Pinot Noir grapes along with a hand crank crusher and a used barrel. In 2001, under their eponymous moniker, Kosta and Browne produced 150 cases of Russian River Valley Pinot Noir from the 2000 vintage. A decade later, in 2011, their 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir received recognition by Wine Spectator as the No. 1 wine of the year. Kosta followed this up with another partnered project, this one with New Orleans chef and entrepreneur Emeril Lagasse with whom he co-founded AldenAlli, named this time for the women they were married to at the time of the launch. AldenAlli crafted limited production wines.
With Convene, Kosta, along with his longtime winemaker Shane Finley, will be sourcing fruit from a number of vineyards in the Russian River and Sonoma Coast appellations and then blending them together to create new and interesting wines that are one of a kind. “Blends have more fun,” Kosta said, according to an article in The Aspen Times. “With a blend, a winemaker can be a bit more purposeful and have more of an impact than when making a wine from a single vineyard. The wines are a little more difficult to make, but you have the opportunity as a winemaker to make decisions that really affect what the wine will be. You can make selections from the different vineyards and blend the wines that complement each other best. It is a process, but it can be really rewarding.”
And the name Convene? “Sure, the name refers to the idea of ‘convening’ grapes from different places,” he said, “but this is also all about gathering all of those things together that make wine fun for me. After doing this twice before with partners, this is a chance to spread my wings and to use everything I have learned.”
The third time is truly the charm with these absolutely fun wines. We won't be allocated any additional due to the micro-production levels. MOVE FAST!
Cheers,
—James Tran
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2019 Convene by Dan Kosta Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
94 Points - Decanter:
"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." (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." - JG (12/31/2022)
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)
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- Only 22 bottles left in stock - we won't get any more! NOT available anywhere else!
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2020 Convene by Dan Kosta Russian River Valley Chardonnay
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast:
"Mellow, intricately blended spices, butter, toast and generous fruit flavors give this wine a pleasing, rich expression without losing its balance. A medium to full body and supple texture support deep poached-pear and peach flavors for impressive concentration and length." - JG (12/31/2022)
VINEYARDS: Pratt-Irwin
CLONES: 72 Wente
BARREL AGING: Aged 16 months in 30% new French oak Cadus cooper
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
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- Only 9 bottles left in stock - we won't get any more! NOT available anywhere else!
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2019 Convene by Dan Kosta "Limerick Lane Vineyard" Russian River Valley Zinfandel
Winemaker Notes:
Complex dark fruit palate of blackberry, blue raspberry, cassis, violets, light caramel and star anise. Firm tannins and a dense mid palate are followed by a lingering finish.
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- Only 10 bottles left in stock - we won't get any more! NOT available anywhere else!
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Get in touch!
Text → 650-880-3553
Call → 650-917-8080
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