Cobb Pinot Noir Rice-Spivak Vineyard 2019
Perfumed and elegant, the Rice-Spivak Pinot Noir has aromas of red cherries, cinnamon and wild flowers, with subtle citrus notes. The palate is ethereal, with gentle savoury notes and green peppercorns on the lingering finish.
Cobb has been working with this exceptional vineyard since 2006, and have made a single-vineyard wine from its coveted fruit since 2006. Rice-Spivak vineyard is planted with a combination of Swan and Dijon Noir plantings grown on unique volcanic soils.
The must was fermented with 40% whole clusters in stainless steel tanks, following a fourteen day cold soak. The wine was then aged for twenty two months in barrels, 64% of which were new oak.
| 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.
