Vineyard: Cohn

Articles mentioning wines produced from this vineyard

Old Vine California Pinot Noir Vineyards: Sonoma/Napa Counties, A-D (12.8 8/30/2020)
Benovia Winery Cohn Estate Vineyard 45th Anniversary Celebration (11.21 3/31/2018)
Recent Stops on the Pinot Trail (9.26 6/23/2013)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay & Outliers (9.43 7/19/2014)
Benovia Winery: Hidden Gem (8.2 10/3/2009)
Sips of California Pinot Noir (9.18 1/19/2013)
Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir & Chardonnay (10.40 10/20/2016)
A Trip Well Taken (8.41 7/23/2011)
Russian River Valley Immersion Trip for the ¡Salud! Oregon Wine Auction (9.9 7/21/2012)
Embarrassment of Riches: California (9.1 1/11/2012)
Benovia Winery (7.6 11/17/2008)
Adventures Along the Pinot Trail, Part 3 (6.34 7/30/2007)
Sips of Recently Tasted Sonoma County Pinot Noir (10.31 6/5/2016)
Cohn Vineyard (10.13 6/27/2015)
¡Salud! 2013 Russian River Valley Immersion Trip Recap (9.36 1/20/2014)
Benovia Pinot Noir Full of Sunshine in 2016 Vintage (11.25 6/26/2018)
Sips of Recently Tasted California Pinot Noir (& Chardonnay) (10.1 12/11/2014)

Wineries sourcing from this vineyard

Benovia Winery
Kosta Browne Winery

Reviewed wines produced from this vineyard

2017 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $70. First planted in 1970 most likely to Martini 13 and Pommard clones. This vineyard outdates most other plantings in the Russian River Valley by 20+ years. Farmed organically with minimal irrigation, these gnarled vines produce small and compact clusters with yields of just over 1 ton per acre. 100% de-stemmed, 8- day cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation, and aged in French oak barrels, 46% new. · The fruit aromas have not arrived even when tasted the following day after opening when underbrush, earthy flora and dark chocolate dominate the aroma profile. Much better on the palate that offers a luscious mid-weight core of deep, dark cherry flavor with sides of cola and vanilla. The tannins are minimal and the texture is creamy. This is a somewhat rustic wine with soul, finishing long with a fruit-filled ending. Score: 92. Reviewed August 27, 2020 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Benovia Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.59, TA 0.62, 1,087 cases, $42. Released April 2018. Sourced from Martaella Estate, Cohn Estate, Tilton Hill Estate, and Zio Tony Ranch vineyards. A blend of Calera, Swan, Pommard, Mt. Eden, Chalone, and Dijon 777 and 943 clones. 8-day cold soak, 100% de-stemmed into open-top fermenters for native yeast fermentation over 2 weeks. . Aged 16 months in French oak barrels, 37% new. · Dark garnet color in the glass. Engaging aromas of fresh blueberry, pomegranate and blackberry with a hint of toasty oak. Plush on the palate in a well-endowed style featuring blue and black berry fruits. Remarkable intensity in the mouth and on the finish. Sumptuous oak acts in harmony. Very welcoming now. An exceptionally good AVA wine following in the footsteps of the equally fine 2015 version. The wine does not have the concentration, intensity and finish of the other 2016 Benovia Pinot Noirs, but it can stand on its own as a special wine that will find widespread appeal. Score: 91. Reviewed June 29, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $75. Vineyard originally planted in 1970 to a massale selection, likely Martini 13 and Pommard. This vineyard outdates most other plantings in the Russian River Valley by 20+ years. Farmed organically, yields are typically just over 1 ton-per-acre. This bottling is the outlier in the lineup for it offers much less fruit sap, but still is captivating in its own way. Aromas of cherry and sandalwood lead to a mid weight core of black raspberry and black cherry fruits dusted with oak. Even a hint of root beer shows up. Modest tannins and juicy acidity, soft and caressing in the mouth. Less concentrated fruit here, but more nuance, interest and charm. · Score: 93-94. Reviewed June 29, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2016 Benovia Bella Una Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. A winemaker selection of barrels that are the best expression of the vintage. · Aromas of interest evolve over time including boysenberry, blackberry and sweet oak. Mid weight plus in style with a core of well-ripened purple and black berry fruits. Well-structured for aging with a remarkably long finish filled with boysenberry fruit. The wine is reclusive upon opening but surfaces over time in the glass and is much more expressive when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. The potential is obvious, but this special wine needs coaxing through decanting, or preferably, a few years in the cellar. The most backward wine in the lineup. Score: 93-94. Reviewed June 29, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2015 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., unreleased. An historic 18-acre vineyard first planted in 1970, making it one of the oldest vineyards in the Russian River area. The vineyard is part of a 55-acre ranch purchased in 2003 by Benovia owners Joe Anderson and his spouse, Mary Dewane. This site has also produced celebrated single vineyard wines for Williams Selyem and Kosta Browne. This bottling comes from 9 acres of a massale selection (likely Martini and Pommard clones) of Pinot Noir. · Moderate garnet color in the glass. Shy aromas of grape must and crushed berries. Mid weight flavors of black cherry, black raspberry, earth and smoke framed by silky tannins. Well-structured but not imposing. This is often my favorite wine in the Benovia lineup but this wine is not particularly expressive at this stage, even when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. I will re-visit this wine in a couple of months. Score: 90-91. Reviewed June 4, 2017 WINERY »

2014 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc.. The winery’s oldest estate vineyard first planted in 1970 and located just west of the Russian River Valley AVA. · Moderately dark reddish purple hue in the glass. Seductive aromas of crushed black cherries, spice and old leather. On the palate, this wine only hints at its future potential, with a wellripened core of black fruits and spice with oak in the background. Noticeable more enjoyable the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle with intriguing aromas and flavors of black cherry and exotic spices. Score: 92-94. Reviewed June 5, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., pH 3.78, TA 0.56, 440 cases, $75. Released September 2016. This is sourced from one of the oldest Pinot Noir vineyards in the region planted in 1970. The vines are organically dry farmed and efforts to reinvigorate the soil and bring new life to the vineyard has been rewarded. A massale collection of most likely Martini 13 and Pommard clones. Yields just over 1 ton per acre. 8-day cold soak, indigenous yeast fermentation lasting almost 2 weeks, aged in French oak barrels, 46% new. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Aromas of dark red cherry and berry are infused with oak. Modest in weight, with a giving core of cherry and berry fruits. The comforting texture and suave tannins make very easy approachability. The barrel treatment is still evident on the finish. Score: 91. Reviewed October 19, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2014 Benovia Bella Luna Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., $80. Release spring 2017. A blend of Benovia estate vineyards fruit. · Moderate reddish purple color in the glass. Quite approachable, with effusive aromas of black cherry, cardamom and peppery spices and a hint of oak. A bit exotically flavored, offering blueberry and black cherry fruit, spice and even a floral note. Inviting harmony, modest tannins, and a sweet cherry finish that is uplifting. By the time it is released, it should be orgasmic. Score: 92-93. Reviewed October 19, 2016 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2013 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., unreleased. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. Lovely perfume of cherries, cake spice, sandalwood and smoky oak. Modestly light in weight in this vintage with a core of red cherry fruit accented with cola, spice, and oak seasoning. Soft and silky on the palate, with modest tannins and some finishing length. When tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle, the nose had really come alive with vibrant cherry and spice aromas. There is noticeable smoky oak on the finish which may or may not appeal depending on your preferences. Score: 90-91. Reviewed June 27, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., 350 cases, $70. Sourced from Benovia’s historic Cohn Vineyard planted in 1970. This dry-farmed, 18-acre vineyard is planted to a massale selection of Pinot Noir (likely Martini and Pommard). Organically farmed for 6 years. Low yields of 1.25 tons per acre. 100% de-stemmed. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Vibrant, even exhilarating aromas of fresh cherries, spice and bark that hold up remarkably over time in the glass. Delicious layers of flavor featuring black cherry, black raspberry, brown spice, cherry licorice and toasty oak. Seamless, seductive and classy, with a finish of uncommon persistence. Lighter and more refined in this vintage, with more suavity and Pinot character. Still great two days later from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Score: 95. Reviewed December 10, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2012 Kosta Browne Cohn Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.7% alc., 36 cases, $84. · Moderately dark reddish purple color in the glass. Brooding aromas of dark fruits, wine cave, seasoned oak and spice cabinet. Bold and dense charge of purple and black berry fruits with hints of cassis and spice, filling the mouth with goodness and lasting on quite a glorious finish. This wine sports admirable balance and plenty of old vine goodness. Even better later in the day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. A special, even exceptional wine. Score: 94. Reviewed July 19, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 50 cases. Unreleased. This vineyard was rehabilitated and is now in its sixth year of being farmed organically. The vines are in much better health, but yields are still minuscule at ! ton per acre. · Moderately light reddish-purple color in the glass. Fresh, clean aromas of plum sauce and redwood. Very polished mix of red and purple stone fruits with an accent of brown spice. Very soft tannins and welcoming mouth feel. Good to Very good. Reviewed June 23, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2011 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.2% alc., 50 cases, $65. This vineyard was planted in 1970 to a massale selection of Pinot Noir clones, most likely Martini 13 and Pommard. · Fresh scent of cherry pie glaze, plum sauce and forest. Mid weight flavors of ripe cherries, red plum, savory herbs, and earth. On the leaner side in this vintage, with firm tannins, bright acidity, a juicy finish, and good integration of oak. Score: 89. Reviewed January 20, 2014 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

40-year-old vines from a 6.5-acre vineyard offering very low yields. A monopole for Benovia. Volcanic soils. · Aromas of wild berries, cassis and sauvage. Soft and smooth on the palate with generous raspberry and blackberry flavor, supported by ripe, soft tannins and lively acidity. The wine has a mineral-laden and animale quality that makes it quite unique. Another exceptional wine from this vintage. Very good (+). Reviewed July 22, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2010 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $65. · Moderately dark reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is more earthy than fruity with added scents of briar and forest floor. Redolent of lush, dark, earth-infused red and black fruits picking up intensity over time in the glass. Almost bruising in character. Very softly textured with balanced tannins and a very generous finish. Very good. Reviewed January 19, 2013 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

$62. A historic vineyard first planted to Pinot Noir and Zinfandel in 1970. An unlikely pairing in the same vineyard, but the owners planted what they wanted to drink. Over the years, grapes went to Williams Selyem and Kosta Browne. Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane purchased the 55-acre ranch in 2002. Today, the vineyard is 6.5 acres planted with clones of unknown origin, possibly Pommard and Martini. In 2006, Benovia undertook an extensive pruning of the vineyard to reduce clusters and intensify flavors. · A remarkable wine offering alluring aromas of spicy, earthkissed red and black berries that intensify over time in the glass. Delicious essence of black raspberries and black cherries with exotic spice notes. Soft and silky in the mouth with a generous finish that is memorable for its length. A complete wine. Very good (+). Reviewed July 23, 2011 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $62. · Medium reddish-purple color in the glass. The nose is enticing with bright aromas of exotic dark berries, spice and mild toasty oak. Moderately dense with a delicious core of dark plum and dark berry fruit which really impresses. A slight accent of cola and coffee is in the background. Silky in the mouth with supple tannins and impeccable balance. Much better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle with luscious sweet fruit, less oak notes, and pleasing persistence on the back end. An old vine treasure. Very good. Reviewed January 11, 2012 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2009 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.1% alc., $62. Previously reviewed very favorably July 23, 2011, and January 11, 2012. · The wine is aging nicely, offering mid weight, sappy flavors of earthy dark plum and dark berry fruit with exotic spices, melded tannins, and a persistent finish. Score: 90. Reviewed June 27, 2015 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2007 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

A problematic vintage as a fire at the vineyard burned leaves and very little crop (0.38 tons per acre) ripened. · Moderately light garnet color. Alluring heady aromas of berry jam, spiced cherries, juicy fruit gum and a hint of oak. On the palate the flavors are exotic with slightly tart dark Pinot fruits, savory green herbs and a touch of sweet oak. Light on its feet with supple tannins and bright finishing acidity Score: 89. Reviewed October 3, 2009 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

$60. · The best Pinot yet from this vineyard made famous by Burt Williams of Williams Selyem and Michael Browne of Kosta Browne. A complete wine displaying power with elegance. Reviewed July 30, 2007 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., 220 cases, $62. At 34 years-old, 9-acre vineyard is one of the oldest in California. Previously, the vineyard supplied notable producers like Williams Selyem and Kosta Browne, but it now an estate property of Benovia. Yields in 2006 were 1.1 tons per acre. The clones are unknown and are planted on St. George rootstock. This wine is darkly colored. · Needs time to open up. Long and persistent scents of red and black cherries nicely spiced and accented by hints of smoke and white pepper. Juicy cherry and raspberry fruits fan out nicely on the palate with some minerality and tartness in the background, leaving a tangerine peel vibe on the lively finish. A Sarah Palin wine - slightly high-strung and vibrant. This wine will find fans. Reviewed November 17, 2008 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2006 Benovia Cohn Vineyard Sonoma County Pinot Noir

14.4% alc., 220 cases, $62. · Moderately dark garnet color in the glass. Inviting aromas of black cherry, cassis, spice and rose petal upon opening. A flood of rich, dark fruits saturate the palate along with hints of toast and licorice in the background. The flavors tiptoe to the edge of over ripeness. Best right after opening as oak shows up over time. There is a hint of alcoholic warmth on the lengthy finish. Drink up. Score: 89. Reviewed August 27, 2020 WINERY » ARTICLE »

2002 Kosta Browne Cohn Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

14.5% alc., heavy wax cap. · Moderately garnet in color with rim bricking. A surprisingly still enjoyable wine with tertiary character aromas of leather, cigar box, rusty iron and mushrooms on the grill. The mid weight flavors of black cherry, spice, toast, marzipan and tobacco have appeal. Softly textured with a dried cherry finish showing modest tannic astringency. This 15-year-old wine has aged magnificently. Drink up. Reviewed April 1, 2018 WINERY » ARTICLE »