Cobb Wines
Emmaline Anne Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017
Sonoma Coast
Often the most subtle and sophisticated expression of Cobb Pinot Noir, Emmaline Anne Vineyard sits at the western margin of Sebastopol, California, in one of the Sonoma Coast’s coldest microclimates and gets the most shade and fog of any of the vineyards Cobb works with. The combination of pinot noir varieties and the terroir of this small vineyard result in pinot noirs that are delicate and beautifully complex, with relatively low levels of alcohol.
Vineyard
The 3-acre Emmaline Ann Vineyard is a tiny gem. Located at an elevation of approximately 800 feet, with a southwest exposure, Emmaline generally gets more shade and fog than the other vineyards Cobb Wines works with. The pure Goldridge sandy loam soils are planted to two Dijon varieties (115 and 777). These plantings generally produce about two tons per acre.
Winemaking
Fruit is handpicked and fermented in small lots with a small portion of whole cluster. This wine is aged
22 months in French oak barrels (30% new oak). 225 cases produced.
Color
Red
Grape Varieties
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma Coast
Farming
Sustainable
Alcohol
13.5%
Suggested Retail Price
$75
Reviews
"Vertical energy and statuesque beauty"
Vinous - June 10, 2020
"The 2017 Pinot Noir Emmaline-Ann Vineyard is another stellar wine in this range. Bold, rich and explosive, the 2017 possesses tremendous depth and nuance. Black cherry, plum, menthol, licorice and sage infuse the 2017 with tons of character. The 2017 is marked by a real sense of vertical energy and statuesque beauty. The 50% whole clusters are not especially evident. What a wine!"
Reviews
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