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. — a month ago

Richard Davies

9.2

Oaky. Plummy. Quite nice. — 8 months ago

Big Wave Dave

9.3

Thia is spectacular. Deeply endless blue fruit and a mealy savoury nose. Pure full bodied fruit , with tannin and spice nextz fig jam but not jammy. Vvg — 4 years ago

Carri Carrel

8.9

Taste the case, great value. Blend was good too — 4 years ago

Makoto Someya

8.9

Caramel aroma. Sweet +. Black currant. Full + body. Tannic. 21 @5720, Pieroth, 240413 — 21 days ago

Nick Brandon

8.9

Dark red-pink color throughout.
Shellfish and herbal perfume on the nose.
Dark chocolate on the palate. — 4 months ago

Jan de Weerd

9.2

Spicy, dark restrained fruit. Lacking complexity and depth for a higher score Had expected more. — 10 months ago

with Tammy

Sagee Aran

9.0

A refreshing New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, lots of grapefruit..... — 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

Thomas Epps

9.7

Wonderful! — 4 years ago

with Jeannie