COBB Wines 'H. Klopp Vineyard' Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California 2022
Cobb Chardonnay 'H. Klopp Vineyard', Sonoma Coast, California 2022
Ross Cobb’s single-vineyard approach—best known for Pinot Noir—extends to this distinctive Chardonnay, crafted in tiny quantities from the H. Klopp Vineyard in the cool Sebastopol Hills. The vineyard, planted in 2013 by Ted and Lauren Klopp, is farmed with meticulous attention to sustainable practices, expressing the precision and coastal energy of the Sonoma Coast.
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WINEMAKER: Ross Cobb
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FARMING: Sustainable, hand-farmed by Ted and Lauren Klopp
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay (heritage selections: Robert Young, Old Wente, Mt. Eden, UCD4)
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TERROIR: H. Klopp Vineyard sits at 350 feet elevation in the lower Sebastopol Hills. Goldridge sandy loam soils and strong maritime influence bring freshness, complexity, and signature coastal acidity. Planted in 2013 with heritage clones for nuanced flavor and texture.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts in French oak barrels. Full malolactic conversion.
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AGING: Aged 22 months in French oak barrels (20% new), followed by bottle aging before release.
- TASTING NOTES: High-toned Aromas of white peach, jasmine, lemon oil, and chamomile, accented by hints of bread dough, allspice, and flinty minerality. The palate is concentrated yet lifted—silky in texture, with mouthwatering acidity, a touch of honeyed richness, and a persistent saline finish. Layers and complexity develop with air, with minimal oak influence. Really pretty - super clean
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast chicken, Dungeness crab, seafood risotto, or creamy cheeses.
- SCORES: 95 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
- Production: 237 Cases made
COBB Wines 'H. Klopp Vineyard' Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California 2022
Cobb Chardonnay 'H. Klopp Vineyard', Sonoma Coast, California 2022
Ross Cobb’s single-vineyard approach—best known for Pinot Noir—extends to this distinctive Chardonnay, crafted in tiny quantities from the H. Klopp Vineyard in the cool Sebastopol Hills. The vineyard, planted in 2013 by Ted and Lauren Klopp, is farmed with meticulous attention to sustainable practices, expressing the precision and coastal energy of the Sonoma Coast.
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WINEMAKER: Ross Cobb
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FARMING: Sustainable, hand-farmed by Ted and Lauren Klopp
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VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay (heritage selections: Robert Young, Old Wente, Mt. Eden, UCD4)
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TERROIR: H. Klopp Vineyard sits at 350 feet elevation in the lower Sebastopol Hills. Goldridge sandy loam soils and strong maritime influence bring freshness, complexity, and signature coastal acidity. Planted in 2013 with heritage clones for nuanced flavor and texture.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested. Whole-cluster pressed and fermented with native yeasts in French oak barrels. Full malolactic conversion.
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AGING: Aged 22 months in French oak barrels (20% new), followed by bottle aging before release.
- TASTING NOTES: High-toned Aromas of white peach, jasmine, lemon oil, and chamomile, accented by hints of bread dough, allspice, and flinty minerality. The palate is concentrated yet lifted—silky in texture, with mouthwatering acidity, a touch of honeyed richness, and a persistent saline finish. Layers and complexity develop with air, with minimal oak influence. Really pretty - super clean
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast chicken, Dungeness crab, seafood risotto, or creamy cheeses.
- SCORES: 95 points, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
- Production: 237 Cases made