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2019 Cobb Doc's Ranch Vineyard Swan & Calera Selection Pinot Noir

Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

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RATINGS

98The Wine Advocate

...deep aromas of pomegranate, blood orange, iron, wilted roses and decaying leaves...medium-bodied palate offers surprising fruit intensity for its delicate frame, and it finishes with tremendous length and layer after layer of spicy fruit.

95Jeb Dunnuck

...beautiful, with a floral perfume of lavender, pure red cherry, and five spices. Medium-bodied with more concentration on the mid-palate, it has ripe tannins, a gravelly texture, refreshing lift, and a long finish.

94Vinous / IWC

...bright and effusive, with lovely aromatic presence to play off a core of red-toned fruit. Brisk acids and veins of tannin lend palpable energy throughout. This really sizzles with tension.

92Wine Spectator

Shows maturity already, with a distinct sous-bois thread running from start to finish alongside a core of mulled red and black cherry fruit, infused liberally with tea and singed blood orange peel accents. A light stemmy echo at the very end adds a finishing touch.

PRODUCER

Cobb

Cobb Wines is the story of a father-son-team with a shared passion for pinot noir and science. David Cobb and his son Ross founded Cobb Wines in 2001. David Cobb was a biologist specializing in marine science, and Ross earned a degree in sustainable agriculture. Inspired by his love of Pinot Noir, David in the 1980s researched the ecology of the Sonoma Coastlands and decided that the area was suited to Pinot Noir. So, with his late wife, David bought vineyards and planted Pinot Noir in 1989. David had planned simply to sell grapes to boutique winemakers, but Ross had other ideas. After college he learned winemaking by working at wineries in Napa Valley, including the renowned Williams Selyem. He eventually became winemaker at Flowers Vineyard and makes the wines at his family’s estate. Cobb Wines’ debut release was their 2001 Coastlands Vineyard Pinot Noir. The estate makes Pinot Noir and a smaller amount of Chardonnay. Wine Advocate has noted that the wines “are delicate, polished Pinots that reflect the unique personality of this coastal site and all of its shades of nuance.”

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2019 Cobb Doc's Ranch Vineyard Swan & Calera Selection Pinot Noir