Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2021 vintage. Think the new labels are an improvement. Quite a bit less body than all the Cobb Pinots I’ve had (maybe 25 overall?) from previous vintages. Some blue fruit and restraint on the back end which was a nice change. 4.10.24. — 15 days ago

Brandi Bratek

9.1

Paired nicely with a tomahawk. Needs something unctuous and fatty to pair with it. — 2 months ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Cobb is another solid producer of CA Pinot Noir. A 14 acre parcel bought in 1988 by Ross Cobb and began making wine in 1989.

The nose reveals ripe, lush, ruby fruits of; poached strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries, hints of blueberries, uncooked rhubarb, tree bark w/sap, hints of eucalyptus, smoky characteristics, lightly grilled meats, black pepper, red licorice/cola, understated baking spices, dry top soil w/ crushed rocks, light, fresh tobacco, volcanic ash and fresh; dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets.

The palate is ripe, juicy and very elegant. Fruits are; ripe, lush, ruby fruits of; poached strawberries, blackberries, dark cherries, plum, raspberries, hues of blueberries, uncooked rhubarb and pomegranate juice. Tree bark w/sap, hints of eucalyptus, smoky characteristics, lightly grilled meats, black pepper, red licorice/cola, understated baking spices, dark, moist spice, very, dry, dusty top soil w/ crushed rocks, crumbled volcanics, dry, grey clay, light, fresh tobacco, cigar & volcanic ash and fresh; dark, red, blue flowers framed in violets. The excellent acidity runs like a cool mountain river with a well knitted, structured, balanced, elegant & smartly polished finish that lasts over a minute landing on soft minerality & spice.

This 14 has another 4-5 years of good drinking before it starts its gentle decline.

Photos of the Jack Hill Vineyard, winery gate and founder Ross Cobb. — 3 months ago

LM Segal

9.5

The aromatics really blew my mind, ahead of knife’s edge balance of perfectly extracted juice and crisp acidity. WOW. — 2 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Delicious domestic Riesling. Lime zest, slate, white flowers. — 2 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.4

Got to try the 2021 before it gets released!
Pale ruby color. Aromas of dark blue fruit, clove and leather. Fantastic job by Ross Cobb! — 2 months ago

Troy Dupuis

9.4

A little lighter body than I thought it would be but still really nice — 3 months ago

with Kay and Chuck

Scot McIntosh

9.4

Found this hiding in a far corner of the cellar. I thought it would be dead, but this was very much alive. Ross does some magic in Sonoma. — 2 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

My friend that passed made this. Such a nice person. Really great wine. Reminds me of an early Cobb wine. — 2 months ago

Keith Pajonas

9.3

hints of oak, lots of fruit. really enjoyed this — 3 months ago