Wow! I know who I’m going to visit next time I’m in the Sonoma Coast neighborhood — I’ve just got to see the sources that are producing the stellar wines at Cobb. This Pommard clone specific bottling comes in at 12.5% alcohol, which is surely the low end of the range in California Pinot Noir. If that leads you to expect a light, tart wine, you’ll need to look elsewhere. What you get here is a seductively structured beauty that makes you want to peel back the layers slowly. Enjoy the ride through a floral and dry field aroma starter that evolves to show mixed red fruit, subtle spice and a stony streak. These all come together in a rich palate that delivers pleasure over taut acidity and a grip that extends the finish into the next minute. You’ll have no trouble finding the bottom of this bottle.
Cobb Wines, Sonoma Coast (California) Pinot Noir 2014
By Rich Cook