After a number of successful vintages of producing red blends, Cosa Obra was lucky enough to gain access to some of the amazing fruit from Hummingbird Hill Vineyard in the cool, windy hills of the Sonoma Coast (the same fruit that was being sourced for the much more expensive Quintessa and Illumination wines). Yields are maintained at low levels, ranging from 1.5 to 3 tons/acre, thus the quality of the fruit shines through on this vintage. They chose two small batches of carefully selected Clone 1 and Sauvignon Musque and fermented in a combination of Stainless and neutral oak barrels. For those who have had great Sauvignon Blanc, you're in luck, here's your chance to stock up at great pricing & free shipping.
The 2010 Cosa Obra Sauvignon Blanc from Hummingbird Hill Vineyard is pale straw in color and boasts a powerful nose of lime, pear, and lemon. The palate shows fresh tropical flavors of kiwi and mango and papaya, along with peach and just a hint of honey. Fleshy and vibrant, this is the perfect sipper, equally at home on the patio chilled, or at the dinner table served with tapas and hard cheeses. Those who have tried this wine have added it to their repertoire and keep coming back for more.
Appellation: Sonoma Coast
Vineyard: Hummingbird Hill Vineyard
Ideal Serving Temperature: 45 - 50°
Alcohol: 14.1%
pH: 3.4
TA: 6.5 g/L
Release: Spring 2011
Production: 280 cases
95 Points
Deep garnet-purple in color, it strides confidently out of the glass with notes of crushed blueberries, ripe, fresh blackberries and warm cassis plus hints of black cherry, cardamom and nutmeg. The full-bodied palate is full of crunchy black fruits. It's rich and ripe firm chewy tannins provide additional structure and complexity as you make your descent into a long and flavorful finish.
94 Points
Aromas of honey, ginger, and key lime radiate from this elegant Chardonnay. A burst of fresh citrus, lime, and star fruit enlivens the front palate upon first sip and is quickly followed by ginger and white pepper, all underscored by subtle notes of white peach and cardamom. Vibrant acidity and steely minerality give the wine excellent structure as it moves into a long, flavorful finish.
93 Points
Robust aromatics of boysenberry, blackberry, cranberry, and black cherry are the centerpiece of this wine, harmonizing with the underlying aromas of violets, sandalwood, and forest floor. The first sip opens on the palate with a rush of softness and density, and lush, savory tannins. Red berries, blackberry, and cassis envelop the tongue on the mid-palate, gently punctuated with subtle acidity followed by a long, flavorful finish.
90 Points
Aromas of cranberry, sour cherry, plum, and orange rind, complemented by hints of forest floor, pine needles, and rosemary. The wine opens with flavor of juicy red fruit supported by spicy undertones of red pepper and black tea. The freshness of its red fruit are enhanced a vibrant core of light acidity and full rich tannins all of which linger gracefully in the long finish.
94 Points
Aromas of fresh lime, verbena, and gooseberry are followed by a juicy, aromatic front palate with bright acidity that wakes up your taste buds. The heightened aromatics develop even greater complexity on the mid-palate, featuring fresh lemon and star fruit, with just a hint of green apple and mango. Gorgeous structural precision leads to a long and chiseled finish with lasting minerality.
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