2002 Deerfield Ranch Cohn Vineyard Pinot Noir

The nearly 40 year old Cohn Vineyard lies on a rocky slope above the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. The vineyard produces very low yields (that's good).

Deerfield Ranch is a small, family owned winery located in the town of Kenwood, just north of the city of Sonoma in the Sonoma Valley. PJ and Robert Rex founded this winery in the 1980s. Michael Browne of Kosta Browne wines is a consulting winemaker.

We visited the winery in February 2006 and tasted their wines with PJ while sitting at their dining room table and playing with their dog, Skywalker.

This wine is full flavored, berry aromas, soft tannins, low acidity, and a long finish. Most of the qualities you enjoy in a great California Pinot Noir. 360 cases produced.

We served this with grilled chicken and apple sausages, a pasta salad with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes, and watermelon.