2021 Cobb Chardonnay Doc's Ranch Vineyard Jo Ann's Block
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Very bright fruit on the nose – positively sparkles! Rich, ripe grapefruit flavours. Already fun to drink. Quite bracing! (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2021 Chardonnay Doc's Ranch Vineyard: JoAnn's Block is the richest of Ross Cobb's three Chardonnays. Apricot, chamomile, dried flowers and spice build nicely. The 2021 possesses lovely, understated oiliness, yet in the taut, nervy style that defines all of these wines.
The 2021 Chardonnay Doc's Ranch Vineyard Joann's Block comes from vines planted in marine sedimentary soils at 1,000 feet in altitude. It underwent full malolactic conversion and was matured in 10% new French oak for 22 months. It has delicate, slowly unwinding scents of golden apples, bread dough, beeswax, saline and matchstick. The light-bodied palate is intensely focused, with a tangy spine of acidity driving expansive fruits that seem to gain in intensity as it glides through the mouth, and a touch of texture lengthens the finish. Reminiscent of Chablis, the Joann's Block offers surprising flavor for its modest 11.2% alcohol, and it will be long lived in bottle. 260 cases were made.