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.”