Nina Zie

8.9

Purple. Sweetish but good. — 12 days ago

Clay Bullwinkel

9.2

Jack London’s hearty legacy. Fine Zinfandel. — a month ago

Bob Rodgers

9.7

Dark purple; a tight nose leads to woodsy, cedar box and slight smoke. Full tannins give way to dark brambly fruits like blackberries and currants. It lingers as a fine wine should. A gem from Kenwood. 2005 a fine vintage. — 7 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Deep ruby color. Aromas of dark fruit, leather, menthol and baking spices. Black cherry and black raspberry on the palate with hints of dark chocolate, forest floor, black licorice and coffee. Intensely fruit forward finish. Soft tannins and creamy texture. Thanks for the sample, Kase! — a month ago

Doug Craft

9.0

Lovely balance. Soft spice for a Syrah — 5 months ago

Andy@andyberke.com

8.9

Solid. Not the subtlety you want — 9 months ago

Andrew Belzer

9.0

Pear, butter, lemon curd — a month ago

Udi Shaham

9.2

Great wine, lovely passion fruit notes — 2 months ago

Brian Boulden

9.1

Nice very nice but is it worth double Bullet or Makers Mark. Every one should try at least once in their lifetime though — 5 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. — 10 months ago