Cobb Pinot Noir Emmaline Ann Vineyard 2019
Seductive aromas of pomegranate, red cherry fruit and dried flowers continue onto the palate where orange zest adds aromatic lift. The supple palate is bright with hints of spice and a long, layered finish.
Year after year, the Emmaline Ann Pinot Noir is always one of Ross Cobb's favourite wines. With a southwest exposure and some of the finest soils on the Sonoma Coast, the 3-acre Emmaline Ann Vineyard is a tiny gem. Because it gets the most fog of any the Cobb vineyards in the Freestone Valley, it has a nerve and sophistication that Ross Cobb loves. At the same time, that cool coastal sunshine that shapes the far Sonoma Coast yields a vibrant wine with pure, lovely layers of fruit.
The grapes were fermented in stainless steel tanks using 50% whole clusters following a fourteen day cold soak.
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Alcoholic strength | 13% |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Grapes | Pinot Noir 100% |
| Contains sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | Yes |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Closure | Cork |
In 2001, renowned grape grower David Cobb joined forces with his winemaker son Ross to found Cobb Wines. Marine biologist David planted his Coastlands vineyard in 1989, becoming one of the very first growers to explore the potential of the ’extreme' Sonoma Coast, a few miles from the ocean. Ross gained valuable experience with Pinot at Williams Selyem and Flowers, and for six years was winemaker at Hirsch Vineyards while also releasing wines under the family name. Many Californian winemakers claim a love of burgundy, but Ross's regular visits seem to have had a more profound effect than most. His are among the state's most delicate Pinots, as well as telling expressions of place.
