2021 Cobb Wines - Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Swan & Calera Selection (750ml)
The 2021 Cobb Wines Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Swan & Calera Selection (750ml) captures the coast-driven expression Cobb Wines has cultivated since 1989. Sourced from Doc's Ranch Vineyard, an east and southeast facing site perched between 1,000 and 1,200 feet and tempered by near-constant Pacific fog, this wine blends two Pinot Noir selections to yield a nuanced, architecture-forward style.
Terroir and vines
- Vineyard: Doc's Ranch Vineyard, Sonoma Coast
- Site characteristics: east and southeast facing, 1,000–1,200 feet elevation, exposure to Pacific fog
- Soil: marine sedimentary
- Selections: Swan clone (elegant, floral; planted 1999) and Calera clone (structured, earthy)
Vinification & production
- Fermentation: 50 percent whole clusters, contributing spice and textural complexity
- Production: limited bottling of 330 cases
Tasting profile
In the glass, the wine delivers sweet red cherry, mint, star anise, crushed flowers, cedar, and autumn leaves. It presents an ethereal, understated presence with a refined structure designed to reward patience.
Food pairings
Excellent with braised rabbit, wild mushroom crostini, or a wedge of camembert, where the wine’s aromatics and life-like acidity complement savory depth and creamy textures.
Why this stands out
- Coastal Sonoma Coast character drawn from Doc’s Ranch Vineyard terroir
- Two expressive Pinot Noir selections—Swan for lift and Calera for backbone
- Partial whole-cluster fermentation adds spice and texture
- Ultra-limited production (330 cases) enhances exclusivity and aging potential