One of the original vineyard sources for Cobden Wini, its fruit has been a part of the Russian River Valley blend since 2012. Owned by Jim and Cindy Moore, this vineyard in the cooler south western part of the Russian River Valley AVA is always a beautiful source of fruit year after year. Originally just clone 777 Pinot noir was sourced but since 2015 the Pommard clone has also been a part of the repertoire.
Since 2017, Cobden Wini has sourced our Cabernet Sauvignon from the Old Federal Vineyard in the Oakville AVA in Napa Valley. The Old Federal Vineyard is a historic part of Napa vineyard history as well as grapegowing history in general. Located within the original To-Kalon vineyard site just off Oakville Grade, it was initially used for rootstock testing by H.W Crabb, the original owner of the To-Kolan site. In 1922, this 20 acre section of the To-Kolan vineyard was purchased by the USDA to continue research on rootstocks and grapevines, hence the name “Old Federal Vineyard”. Today the site is owned by UC Davis and some experimentation is still done in parts of the vineyard, but luckily for us, a portion of the fruit is still farmed for wine production and yields fruit that is dense and complex and reminds us why Oakville is considered one of the greatest locations for growing Cabernet in the world.
Julia’s Vineyard is a small, prized block within the historic Giusti Ranch in Forestville, at the heart of Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley. The site is defined by its striking red soils and slightly warmer microclimate compared to the surrounding appellation. These conditions produce Pinot Noirs of depth and richness; wines that balance opulence with the hallmark elegance of the Russian River.
The Giusti family has been farming this land since the 1870s, making it one of the region’s longest-standing vineyard sites. Julia’s Vineyard represents just a small subset of the ranch, while the majority of the fruit is contracted to some of California’s most acclaimed producers, including Kosta Browne. Access to this block is exceptionally limited, making it a rare and distinctive expression of a historic Russian River property.