GRAIL
DK Grail, The Approach Pinot Noir 2021
Philosophy
Named after the aeronautical term, The Approach Pinot Noir is one of one. Unconstrained by geography. Guided by the senses. Limited in production and made only in exceptional vintages. A blend that balances experience with curiosity and pushes our craft.
Winemaking
This wine was harvested between late August and mid-September (8.26-9.16) between 24.5-25.8 brix. Clones included 667, Swan, 23, and Calera. After a five-day cold soak and two weeks of fermentation, the wine aged for fifteen months in 60% new French oak before bottling. The coopers included Boutes and Cavin.
Dan’s Notes
The nose has a smoked herbed essence of sage and rosemary. The palate enters with alluring dried rose petal flavors. The mid-palate offers a mysterious savory note that will reveal riper flavors with time in the cellar. Look for fig and black cherry as your fruit nuances. A sexy, complex, and savory play on these vineyards playing together.
The Quest for DK Grail
We are on a quest to perfect wines of elegant intensity and bring them to the rest of the world.
DK Grail is a treasured bottle of Pinot Noir that is exclusively made available to people and hospitality venues on the DK allocation list. Wine enthusiasts and collectors who seek out wines that are rare, unique and difficult to acquire cherish DK Grail. 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.