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Tag: Dan Kosta

Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2023 Admire Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / September 25, 2025

Admire was founded by Dan Kosta in 2022. We all know Dan’s story with Kosta Browne and later with AldenAlli and Convene. Admire is made entirely from Sonoma Coast grapes. Light red in color. 14.1% ABV. Pretty nose of red fruits, citrus, cloves and soil. Light to medium body with exquisite acidity. Plush and earthy. Cherry, cranberry, orange rind and…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2022 Admire Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / September 19, 2024

Admire was founded by Dan Kosta in 2022. We all know Dan’s story with Kosta Browne and later with AldenAlli and Convene. Admire is made entirely from Sonoma Coast grapes. Crimson in color. 14.1% ABV. Charming nose or red fruits, cloves, baking spices and forest floor. Light to medium body with perfect acidity. Crisp and fresh with plentiful fruits. Cherry,…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2019 Convene Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / June 29, 2024

Convene was founded by Dan Kosta in 2019. Shane Finley is the Winemaker. Dan and Shane previously partnered at AldenAlli and I have followed Dan Kosta since Kosta Browne launched over 20 years ago. Convene specializes in Sonoma Coast and Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Crimson in color. 14.1% ABV. Gorgeous nose of red fruits, cloves and forest…

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2015 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / November 8, 2023

AldenAlli is a collaboration between the families Dan Kosta and Emeril Lagasse. The winery is named after their wifes Alli Kosta and Alden Lagasse. The initial release was a 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In 2015 the lineup expanded to include a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Campbell Ranch and a Zinfandel from Limerick Lane Vineyard. More Pinot Noir and…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2013 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / October 28, 2023

AldenAlli is a collaboration between the families Dan Kosta and Emeril Lagasse. The winery is named after their wifes Alli Kosta and Alden Lagasse. The initial release was a 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In 2015 the lineup expanded to include a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Campbell Ranch and a Zinfandel from Limerick Lane Vineyard. More Pinot Noir and…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2016 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / March 28, 2023

AldenAlli is a collaboration between the families Dan Kosta and Emeril Lagasse. The winery is named after their wifes Alli Kosta and Alden Lagasse. The initial release was a 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In 2015 the lineup expanded to include a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Campbell Ranch and a Zinfandel from Limerick Lane Vineyard. More Pinot Noir and…

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2015 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Campbell Ranch – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / March 11, 2023

AldenAlli is a collaboration between the families Dan Kosta and Emeril Lagasse. The winery is named after their wifes Alli Kosta and Alden Lagasse. The initial release was a 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In 2015 the lineup expanded to include a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Campbell Ranch and a Zinfandel from Limerick Lane Vineyard. Shane Finley is the…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2013 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / November 10, 2022

AldenAlli is a collaboration between the families Dan Kosta and Emeril Lagasse. The winery is named after their wifes Alli Kosta and Alden Lagasse. The initial release was a 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In 2015 the lineup expanded to include a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Campbell Ranch and a Zinfandel from Limerick Lane Vineyard. More Pinot Noir and…

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Bottle Notes, Pinot Noir

2014 AldenAlli Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast – Bottle Notes

Tom Lee / March 5, 2019

AldenAlli is a collaboration between the families Dan Kosta and Emeril Lagasse. The winery is named after their wifes Alli Kosta and Alden Lagasse. The initial release was a 2013 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. In 2015 the lineup expanded to include a single vineyard Pinot Noir from Campbell Ranch and a Zinfandel from Limerick Lane Vineyard. Shane Finley is the…

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Bottle Notes, Zinfandel

Zinfandel of the Month – 2015 AldenAlli Zinfandel Limerick Lane Vineyard

Tom Lee / August 2, 2018

Zinfandel of the Month is a regular feature on Zinfandel Chronicles. Keep in mind that although the Zinfandel of the Month might be an older bottle, the current vintage will be one you can find at retail or via the mailing list. The August Zinfandel of the Month is the 2015 AldenAlli Zinfandel Limerick Lane Vineyard. AldenAlli is a collaboration…

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