Cobb Doc's Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

The 2021 Pinot Noir Doc's Ranch Vineyard is a very pretty, restrained wine. Dark cherry, lavender, spice, new leather and incense are all delineated. This translucent, classically-built Pinot offers tremendous character and nuance. The style is one of effusive beauty and poise- more aromatics than body, with lovely complexity from the 50% stems.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Doc's Ranch comes from vines planted in marine sedimentary soils at 1,000 to 1,100 feet in altitude. Made with 50% whole clusters, it's scented of Italian plum, rhubarb, black tea leaves and fresh tobacco with forest and earth undertones. The light-bodied palate is bursting with dark, earthy fruit. It has a soft, gently chalky texture, vibrant bursts of acidity and a long finish. It will benefit from a few more years in bottle. 950 cases were made.