2018 Coastlands Vineyard Diane Cobb Pinot Noir
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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.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate
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The 2018 Ross Cobb's Pinot Noir Diane Cobb: Coastlands Vineyard is one of the most unique Pinots in all of the Sonoma Coast. It emerges from 1,65-acre parcel planted with a variety of heritage clones, 75% own-rooted, but picked together and co-fermented. Effusive in its aromatics, with striking presence. Time in the glass brings out exotic spice and citrus overtones. I can't wait to see how it ages. (AG)