Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard: Diane Cobb 2007 750ml
750ml: $80.00
Magnum: $144.00
The Vineyard
When Coastlands was first being planted in 1989, very few varieties of pinot noir were available commercially, and fewer still tried under conditions on the edge of the continent. Working with the University of California at Davis, Diane Cobb established a University licensed nursery block at Coastlands that contained over 20 relatively unknown pinot noir varieties. In 1996 Diane doubled the nursery block with a single pinot noir variety she thought was both especially flavorful and well-suited for our coastal climate. The "Diane Cobb" designate pinot noir commemorates her life at Coastlands, the love of her family, and her 1.5 acres of vines that now yield such a lovely, complex, and thoroughly unique wine.
Tasting Notes
Ross Cobb’s winemaker notes:
Aromas of cherry, white pepper, lavender dominate this wine upon first smell. As the wine opens up, subtle aromas of forest floor, underbrush, leather and camphor. The old-vine characteristic is obvious with the depth of aroma, but even more apparent with the very full mouth-feel of tannins and crisp acidity.
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar. Josh Raynolds. “Focus On California’s North Coast”. May/June 2009: “Bright red. Deep, smoky aromas of black raspberry, cherry-cola and minerals, with a strong floral note adding complexity. Rich and chewy, with sweet, liqueur-like dark fruit flavors and excellent palate coverage. Gains energy on the finish, with the floral note echoing. Stash this one away for a few more years.” 93+ Points.
Harvest Notes
The 2007 growing season produced a modest harvest of less than two tons per acre. This, combined with a long, mild ripening period resulted in one of the nicest wines ever to come from this vineyard.
Technical Notes
90 cases produced. 17 months in barrel. 40% new oak. 3.40 pH, 13.4% alcohol.
