Shopping Basket  Cosa Obra WinesCosa Obra Wines

2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County

Press & Accolades
Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast

91 Points - PinotFile, June 2017
90 Points - PDWR, August 2017
91 Points - PinotFile, June 2016
90 Points - Connoisseurs' Guide, June, 2015
90 Points - Tasting Panel Magazine, May 2015
94 Points - PinotFile, March 2014

"...aromas of dark cherry, spice, fertile earth and mesquite. Mid weight plus flavors of black cherry, blueberry-pomegranate and cherry cola are embellished with toasty oak in the background. Wellrounded, integrated tannins and texturally appealing with a soft and sleek mouthfeel..."
– RG, PinotFile

"There's plenty of 'luxury-level' California Pinot Noir out there, but a lot of it is a little too made-up for my taste. This one’s got more modest—and I think more proper—proportions and a price to match."
– Ian Cauble, Master Sommelier

 

 

 

Sonoma County
2012 Pinot Noir

Sold Out

Click here to see our new vintage.

94 Points - PinotFile, March 2014

Tasting Notes
The 2012 Cosa Obra Sonoma County Pinot Noir is sourced from vineyards located in the Russian River Valley and Bennett Valley regions. Loaded with aromas of dark cherry and plum, the palate reveals a complex, medium-bodied wine with layers of Bing cherry and tobacco, finishing with delightful notes of cranberry and spice.

Vintage
Mother Nature smiled upon the California wine harvest this year with a bountiful crop of amazing quality. Great vintage. The yields were up by 20 percent. A warmer growing season made for an even ripening, no big heat spikes, rain or cold weather made berries develop intense varietal flavors. We experienced deeper colors and softer tannins than in previous vintages.

Vineyards
Our fruit was sourced from many of the best blocks of Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley and Bennett Valley. Yields were maintained at lower levels for increased quality, ranging from 2.5 to 4 tons/acre.

Winemaking
Grapes were picked in the darkness of the early morning hours, and immediately subjected to rigorous hand sorting and refinement process. The whole berries were gently delivered to tank. Cold soaks lasted five to seven days, and fermentations were managed via a combination of delestage and pumpovers. Extended maceration ranging from three to four weeks fine-tuned our tannin profiles, allowing us to perfect mouth feel and wine complexity. The wine was aged 12 months in 100% French oak, 25% of which was new.

Analysis
Appellation: Sonoma County
Vineyards: Russian River Valley & Bennett Valley
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Aging: 12 Months in 100% French Oak, 25% New
pH:  3.7
TA: 5.3 g/L
Alcohol: 14.2%
Production: 294 cases

Printer Friendly Tasting Notes 2012 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County pdf




Current Release

 

 

© 2024 Cosa Obra WinesCosa Obra Wines Privacy Policy Cosa Obra Wines Trade & Media Cosa Obra Wines Contact Us