Monticue Vineyard Pinot Noir

Cobb Wines was co-founded by winemaker Ross Cobb and his father David, a marine biologist and Sonoma Coast viticultural pioneer. Ross Cobb, who has worked at legendary estates like Williams Selyem, Flowers, and Hirsch, is renowned for crafting cool-climate, lower-alcohol Pinot Noirs that emphasize maritime terroir. The Monticue Vineyard represents a full-circle story for Ross: he personally helped plant these very vines years ago under different ownership. Later, he secured a lease on the tiny, two-acre block to produce this single-vineyard bottling. Located on Jonive Road in the Freestone-Occidental zone of the western Sonoma Coast, the vineyard sits at over 700 feet elevation, surrounded by redwood trees. Its east-facing slope captures gentle morning sun while shielding the vines from intense afternoon heat, creating a distinct expression compared to neighboring west-facing sites.