Cobb Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Cobb
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir Coastlands Vineyard
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County), California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
Critical scores: Vinous 96 (Antonio Galloni), Robert Parker/Wine Advocate 96 (Erin Brooks; 96+ noted for some single-block bottlings), Wine Enthusiast 95, Decanter 95, Jeb Dunnuck ~96

Tasting Note
Crimson red fruits—pomegranate, crushed cherry and blood orange—framed by lavender, mint, white pepper and sea-spray minerality. Chalky tannins and bright acidity give a precise, lingering, herb-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, lamb; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, soy/ginger pork, duck bao, teriyaki salmon.

Production Method
Cold-climate farming on marine sedimentary soils; ~40% whole-cluster inclusion, fermented in small lots and aged in French oak barrels. No-till/organic practices on estate blocks.

Vineyard Info
Cobb Wines is a family-run estate founded by David & Diane Cobb; Ross Cobb now farms Coastlands Vineyard (planted 1989–1998) above the Sonoma Coast, producing small-lot, highly acclaimed Pinot Noir.