Cobb Pinot Noir Emmaline Vineyard 2007 750ml
750ml: $68.00
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
Ross Cobb’s winemaker notes:
Fruit aromas of cranberry, citrus and cherry with secondary aromas of forest floor, minerals and mahogany. This dark, ruby-colored wine has a crisp entry with a tangy mid-palate and long finish.Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar. Josh Raynolds. “Focus On California’s North Coast”. May/June 2009. “Bright ruby. Sexy red and black fruits on the nose, with suave floral and mineral qualities adding complexity. Deep in flavor but lively, offering sweet raspberry and blackcurrant flavors and a late note of candied rose. The rose note repeats on the finish, which is pure, sappy and very long. These grapes were picked at relatively low 21.9° Brix, according to Ross Cobb.” 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
310 cases produced. 17 months in barrel. 35% new French oak. 3.32 pH. 13.0% alcohol.
