The 2021 Convene Sonoma Pinot Noir, crafted by Dan Kosta, emerges from the North Coast's Sonoma Coast appellation. Launched in 2019, the Convene label aims to reflect a new evolution in winemaking for Kosta, distinct from his previous ventures.

This Pinot Noir has gathered significant acclaim, with Decanter granting it an exceptional score of 97. The publication describes the wine as "superbly aromatic," highlighting its complex bouquet of "conifer and pine with dark berry fruits, blood orange, dusty minerals, and warm Asian spices" alongside a hint of mocha. The wine’s palate is noted for its "tremendous lift and freshness," and Decanter praises its "dense, juicy, layered candied cherry fruit and blood orange notes," concluding that the wine achieves a delicate balance of tension and structure.

Wine Enthusiast's review echoes this sentiment, awarding the wine a score of 95. Jim Gordon characterizes it as a "seductive wine" that maintains a balance despite its "deep, rich black-fruit flavors" and "warm, generous mouthfeel." He notes that the wine is both full-bodied and moderately tannic.

Jeb Dunnuck and Wine Spectator both scored the wine at 93. Dunnuck describes it as possessing a "ripe ruby/magenta hue" and offering "notes of black raspberries, baked cherries, violets," and "wild forest herbs." Meanwhile, Wine Spectator commends its "dark plum, mulberry and boysenberry coulis notes" and the infusion of "dark tea and singed anise," with a "flash of warm earth" on the finish.

Overall, the 2021 Convene Sonoma Pinot Noir has been lauded for its complexity and depth, appealing to both enthusiasts of Dan Kosta’s previous work and those seeking a nuanced and layered wine experience.