Cobb Wines Coastlands Vineyard Diane Cobb Pinot Noir 2009
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Jumping to 2009, we see a different phase in the Cobb winemaking regimen, one that began with the 2006 vintage. The wines spend more time in barrel (20-34 months) but with a reduced percentage of new oak (~35%). The nose here is flashy, laden with baking spices, candlewax and cola, showcasing the riper vintage. The palate is a perfect integration of ripe pomegranates and a kombucha-like earthy freshness. It's a prime example of a 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, made with poise and restraint. Drinking Window 2019 - 2030
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The Sonoma Coast AVA is large in area but, not counting overlapping regions like Russian River Valley, only has a few thousand acres of grapevines—and it’s no wonder. Much of the region is rugged and not easily accessible. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean’s fog and cool breezes limits the varieties that can be cultivated, but it proves to be an ideal environment for high quality Pinot Noir.
Since fog is a frequent fact of life here, as are heavy marine layers that sometimes bring rain, the best vineyards are wisely planted above the fog line, on picturesque ridges that capture enough sun to provide even ripening. That, with the overnight drop in temperature that reliably preserves acidity, results in fine expressions of Pinot Noir that often receive tremendous critic and consumer praise alike, and are often in high demand.