Located on the true Sonoma Coast, Ross Cobb of Cobb Wines tackles the intricate challenges of vineyard management and unpredictable weather. Ross farms his family’s Coastland Vineyard, planted to Pinot Noir, one of the oldest plantings of Pinot in Sonoma County. Our discussion ran the gamut between farming and Ross’ experiments in the cellar. Ross had thoughtful insights regarding with whole cluster fermentation and working with CO2 in finishing wines. Throughout this exploration, Ross highlights the balance between tradition and innovation in creating elegant wines.

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