2018 Cobb Pinot Noir Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard

The Diane Cobb Pinot Noir comes from a block planted by Ross’s mother to a massale selection of mostly own rooted vines in 1989. It is one of the iconic wines of the far Sonoma Coast. Just 242 cases made in 2018.
Wine Advocate 97 – “The 2018 Pinot Noir Diane Cobb Coastlands Vineyard comes from vines planted in 1989. Various clones are planted on AXR1 rootstock, including Wadenswil, Pommard and Martini. Despite the rootstock, Ross Cobb notes that the vines are unaffected by phylloxera. “We are very isolated out here, and those old clones are doing fine.” Pale ruby, the 2018 offers both power and delicacy. The nose takes time to evolve from tobacco leaves and dusty earth to wild blackberries and cranberries, citrus peel, rose petal and saline. The palate surprises with its fruit intensity and notably silty, seamless frame, finishing uplifted and very spicy.”