GRAIL
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Celebrating California’s Grand Cru vineyards.
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Dan Kosta is pleased to offer a special benefit to those who attended the IEQ Palm Beach dinner. Through Feb 28, 2026, receive complimentary ground shipping on the purchase of 12 or more bottles of wine poured at the dinner.
The evening’s wines are listed below.
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Grail by dan kosta, CAMPBELL RANCH Pinot Noir 2021
Vineyard Site
Perched at 850 feet elevation, Campbell Ranch rests on the very edge of the residual marine layer from the Pacific Ocean in the West Sonoma Coast appellation. Carved from this rugged and unique maritime landscape, the terroir is ensconced by redwoods and ferns. Farmed by Steve Campbell, the vines are about twenty years old, low-yielding, sitting atop Goldridge soil.
Dan’s Notes
Campbell Ranch has held a very special place in my heart since 2013, when we used the fruit from the coastal vineyard for the first time. I’ve always been intrigued by the subtle complexity that the vineyard offers. 2021 was a fairly intense vintage, boasting broad red and black fruit. But what is unique about this land other than the complex fruit are the savory undertones that make one think about the nuances of the wine and how fruit meets earth. Hints of pine needle and earthiness compliment the juicy complexity of the dark fruit, making for a profile that covers the entire palate through the long, dusty finish.
DK Grail, GARys' VINEYARD Pinot Noir 2021
Vineyard Site
Garys’ Vineyard, a 50-acre gem in the Santa Lucia Highlands, is renowned for its meticulously hand-farmed vines. With yields restricted to about 3 tons per acre, the namesake Garys’ focus on exceptional quality is evident in every aspect of the vineyard management. The vines flourish in well-draining Arroyo Seco Sandy Loam soil and benefit from the cool maritime influence of Monterey Bay, ensuring a long, consistent growing season on the gentle slopes that rise to approximately 400 feet.
Winemaking
This wine was harvested in late September at 25.9 brix. After a five-day cold soak and fifteen-day fermentation, the wine aged for ten months in 50% new French oak before bottling. The coopers included Rousseau, Boutes, and Sirugue.
Dan’s Notes
I have known Garys’ Vineyard for many years and am really enjoying its uniqueness truly stand out. This vineyard is co-owned and farmed by Gary Pisoni and Gary Francioni. Only a stone’s throw from Rosella’s Vineyard, it is truly distinct from its sister plot. Ripe blackberry, cocoa, and stonefruit make this wine a bold expression of Santa Lucia Highlands, with its cool-climate signature of a round mouthfeel with a clean, juicy finish. Unapologetic, but refined and nuanced, this wine will age gracefully and continue to reveal new complexities.
This wine will be offered in November 2024.
Grail by dan kosta, Rosella's VINEYARD Pinot Noir 2022
Vineyard Site
Rosella’s Vineyard, nestled in the Santa Lucia Highlands and owned by Gary and Rosella Franscioni, is a celebrated 50-acre estate established in 1996. Its prime location near Monterey Bay fosters one of California’s coolest climates and longest growing seasons. This advantageous setting promotes slow ripening, ensuring full flavor development in the grapes.
Dan’s Notes
This vintage shows the maturity of Rosella’s Vineyard and how 30 years have been very complimentary to the vines. In its youth, this vineyard offered bright, crunchy red fruit, with a signature of citrus peel. As I have experienced many wines from this vineyard over the years, I am enjoying the evolution of these characteristics. Those specific flavors are still there, but they have moved to the background as darker, rounder fruits have taken center stage. I find pomegranate, cherry and wild strawberry with hints of ruby red grapefruit blend together to create a seamless, matriarchal Pinot Noir.
CONVENE BY DAN KOSTA Chardonnay, 2023
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