Cobb Pinot Noir Emmaline Vineyard 2006 750ml
750ml: $79.00
The Vineyard
Emmaline Vineyard ("-line" rhymes with "vine") is at the western margin of Sebastopol, California, very much influenced by the Pacific Ocean further to the west. The two Dijon varieties planted there are growing in Goldridge sandy loam, and like our other vineyards, produce about two tons per acre. However, the combination of the pinot noir varieties and the terroir of this small vineyard result in pinot noir wines that are characteristically delicate, beautifully complex, and with relatively low levels of alcohol.
Tasting Notes
Winemaker's notes: Dark ruby color. Flavors and aromas of cherry-plum, raspberry, citrus, cranberry, and truffle; minerals and traces of clove, chocolate, and hazelnut. Has lovely finesse with clear acidity. A very complex and age-worthy wine.
Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences
Issue 23, July 16, 2009
“Exceptional”
“Faintly earthy notes add depth to cherry, dried roses, and a note of spice. Silky yet still crisp. A subtler wine with only 12.8% alcohol and a 3.3 pH. Limited amounts left of [this] extraordinary wine.”
Harvest Notes
Not only was the fruit quality in 2006 nearly perfect, all components of ripeness and flavor came together at a relatively low sugar level. This resulted in a lower alcohol pinot noir with complexity and finesse.
Technical Notes
166 cases produced. 16 months in barrel. 30% new French oak. 12.8% alcohol.
