Planted at 1500 feet on the volcanic, granitic hillside near our new property in Amador, the Cobb Vineyard Zinfandel is an homage to "Buck" Cobb from whom we purchased the vineyard and the Karly property in Amador. We even added a little bi-plane symbol to the label to commemorate Buck's time as an aerobatic pilot! The rocky conditions and more extreme weather (including snow) in this dry-farmed vineyard make for a hearty, robust Zinfandel. Bright, pretty, red fruits and alpine garrigue / underbrush perfume on the nose. On the palate, the '18 Cobb is nimble, ready to drink, with excellent grippy granitic tannins. The copious spice and naturally rustic texture is reminiscent of Piemonte reds like Barbaresco, and make this wine a natural pairing with your favorite Italian foods. Like many Italian immigrant prospectors who helped lay the groundwork for these vines in the Foothills, decant alongside your pasta al diavolo and prosper! | Turley Wine Cellars