Cohn Vineyard is one of the few heritage vineyards still standing in Sonoma County, initially planted in 1970. Hemmed in by forest, with sweeping views across the Russian River Valley, it is a site defined by its soil — ruddy, iron-rich “Terra Rossa” with a top layer of quartz and old riverbed stones that drain fast and force the vines to work. The result is small, compact clusters, yields of just over a ton per acre, and fruit with a pronounced mineral character that is specific to this ground.
The vineyard is farmed organically and with minimal irrigation. These are gnarled old vines that have learned where to find water on their own. The farming philosophy is to get out of the way and let the site speak — which, given the soil and the elevation, it does clearly.
For a winery built on the belief that the best wines come from the best growers in the best sites, Cohn Vineyard is a natural fit. The iron-rich soils, the forest canopy, the old-vine intensity — this is a vineyard with a point of view. It shows up in the glass every time.
