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Cobb Coastlands Vineyard: Old Firs Block Pinot Noir 2012
Old Firs is one of the two original vineyard blocks that Ross Cobb's parents-David and Diane-planted in 1989. The soil here is rich, deep clay loam, which allows the vines to be dry farmed. Still, it's a cool site, and yields are quite low...translucent, then transparent: refreshing scents of juniper and rosemary, red fruit mingled with earth, the appetizing zestiness of blood oranges. The overall impression is one of cool instensity, the wine's flavors tied as if by invisible strings to precise, stony tannins...supremely coastal-a brilliant wine that couldn't come from anywhere else. Wine & Spirits Magazine
Ratings on Delectable
John Howard 
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Mind boggling!!
Mind boggling!!
10
Ross Cobb
Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines
Finally opening up. Taking its sweet ass time to open. Best palate of my wines.
Finally opening up. Taking its sweet ass time to open. Best palate of my wines.
9.0
Kristin wenderlich
Woah. Funk. Needs time to blow off - probably too young. Earthy notes, pine, spice. Funk almost overpowering.... Curious if this is typical.
Woah. Funk. Needs time to blow off - probably too young. Earthy notes, pine, spice. Funk almost overpowering.... Curious if this is typical.
9.0Ross Cobb
Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines
Super tight, needs 1-2 hours to decant. Slightly toasty and then opens up with cherry fruit, best mouthfeel of my 12s. From oldest vines at Coastlands planted in '89 to martini, Wadensvil,. Dry farmed for 15 years, and 25 year old vines now.
Super tight, needs 1-2 hours to decant. Slightly toasty and then opens up with cherry fruit, best mouthfeel of my 12s. From oldest vines at Coastlands planted in '89 to martini, Wadensvil,. Dry farmed for 15 years, and 25 year old vines now.
9.5John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Old firs.
Old firs.
9.9Ross Cobb
Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines
Never seen this one
Never seen this one
9.5John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Holy shit! Cooked cherries, bay leaves, toasty cinders and a hint of reduction. Incredibly explosive ripe raspberry fruit on palate with sizzling acidity. Finish for days!!Giving burgundy a true run for its money!! Good job Ross!
Holy shit! Cooked cherries, bay leaves, toasty cinders and a hint of reduction. Incredibly explosive ripe raspberry fruit on palate with sizzling acidity. Finish for days!!Giving burgundy a true run for its money!! Good job Ross!
9.9John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Not reduced and near perfect!
Not reduced and near perfect!
9.6John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
Reduced and amazing!
Reduced and amazing!
9.3John Howard
Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries
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9.6
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