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WINEMAKING TECHNICAL SPOTLIGHT 52 WINES&VINES March 2018 by Paso Robles, Calif.-based tank supplier Vino Vessel. Cohn says his concrete egg by French supplier Nomblot, which he uses for Gre- nache Blanc, was one of the first in Califor- nia. "It's one of the originals," he said. "When I went to visit (Rhône Valley pro- ducer) Chapoutier, he had just started using them. I was like, 'Damn, that sounds like a cool idea.' So as soon as I was able to get one, I bought one." A specialist in Rhône varieties and Zinfandel, Cohn prizes concrete for the texture it lends to the wine. An early career in hospitality got Cohn hooked on wine, and his first winemaking job was an internship at Boordy Vineyards in his home state of Maryland. Jeff and Alexandra took the leap in 1993 and moved to California, where he attended Fresno State, and she worked in finance. His first taste of a Cha- teauneuf-du-Pape while at Fresno State in- spired a love for Rhône wines that has stayed with Cohn ever since. After graduation, Cohn landed a job as enologist at Rosenblum Cellars, where he even- tually would become head winemaker and then vice president of winemaking in 2004. Two years later, Cohn left to focus on his own label, which initially was called JC Cellars. Growing grapes in northern tier states requires new solutions to new challenges. The CCC brings over 40 experts from Viticulture, Enology and Business to share insights and experience as this new industry continues to expand. cold climate conference bloomington doubletree hotel 2018 March 15 17 MINNESOTA GRAPE GROWERS ASSOCIATION invites you to attend the 13th Annual Grape and Wine Conference in Bloomington, MN Register at MNgrapes.org Come for the Sessions Stay for the Party! As Cohn uses more large-format oak, such as this 600-liter cask, he is using fewer new barrels.