Cobb Riesling Cole Ranch Vineyard 2021
Aromas of white peaches, citrus blossom and wet stone combine with a textured palate and juicy acidity.
The grapes for this wine come from Cole Ranch AVA, a monopole that is both a vineyard and an appellation as it is isolated on Highway 253 between the towns of Boonville and Ukiah. With no vineyards in any direction for miles, Cole Ranch has a truly unique microclimate. It sits at an elevation of over 1,200 feet, making it one of the few high-altitude Riesling sites in the world. The vines are between forty and forty five years old and grown on Mendocino loam. The grapes were hand harvested in September.
The grapes were whole cluster pressed before fermentation in stainless steel vessels. After six months ageing in stainless steel, the wine was matured for a further six months in a neutral puncheon.
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Alcoholic strength | 12.5% |
| Awards | 91 pts, Wine Advocate, 2022 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Mendocino County |
| Grapes | Riesling 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.
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