Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival

May 17-19, 2013
Anderson Valley
The annual Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival is here again! This is an ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of seminars, tastings, and dinners focusing on sought-after Anderson Valley Pinot Noirs from more than 40 producers. Winemaker Wells Guthrie and assistant winemaker Mike Lucia will be flying the Copain flag. For additional information, please visit http://www.avwines.com/anderson-valley-pinot-noir-festival/

Palette to Palate

Friday, May 10, 2013
Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach CA
Now in its eighth year, Palette to Palate is one of Orange County's most anticipated art and dining experiences. Copain happily accepted the invitation to feature our wines, alongside a delicious four course dinner by Executive Chef Craig Strong of Studio at Montage Laguna Beach. Complementing the outstanding wines and superb cuisine will be the work of ten artists. Limited to 120 guests. Tickets are $600 each, and available from March 15 from the Laguna Art Museum at 949.494.8971 x 211. For more information, visit www.lagunaartmuseum.org/palette-to-palate

Spring 2013 Appellation Membership Wines

Please enjoy the following tasting notes below for all of the wines included in our Appellation Members' spring 2013 shipments. If you are interested, tasting notes for the entire 2013 Single Vineyard portfolio, offered exclusively to our Single Vineyard Members, can be read here.

2011 Tous Ensemble Chardonnay, Anderson Valley
Fermented completely in stainless-steel tanks, our Tous Ensemble Chardonnay is bright and refreshing, balancing citrus fruit with stony minerality. Tangerine and lemon peel aromas lead to a smooth and well-textured mouthfeel with vibrant acidity and gentle flavors of citrus and pear.

2012 Tous Ensemble Rosé, Anderson Valley
Composed of 100% Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, it is bone-dry, vibrant, and refreshing. This peach-colored wine offers aromas and flavors of cherry blossoms, watermelon, and strawberry. Its bright acidity makes it all the more refreshing and a perfect complement for those warm days right around the corner.

Winemaker's Selection: 2010 Brosseau Syrah, Chalone
Fresh crunchy blueberries and raspberries with an amazing underpinning of rocky minerality only possible from this vineyard planted directly in limestone and granite. Akin to all our 2010 Syrahs, our Brosseau has brilliantly bright and fresh aromatics. Delicious and approachable now though will age in the cellar well for 8-12 years.

Single Vineyard Supplement for Appellation Members
The following wines were offered to our Appellation Members who selected the add-on Single Vineyard Supplement.

2011 Brosseau Chardonnay, Chalone
Another vibrant offering from the esteemed eponymous vineyard in the heart of the Chalone appellation, the 2011 Brosseau Chardonnay shines with bright, opulent fruit and cru Chablis character. Its supple, round texture and assertive acidity further enhance its classic charm.

2010 Kiser 'En Bas' Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
With sumptuous fruit and exquisite structure, the 2010 Kiser 'En Bas' is a captivating wine of stunning depth and complexity. Both lush and refined, this bottling boasts a remarkable harmony and purity of fruit that will only continue to enhance, evolve, and excite for many years to come.

2010 Hawks Butte Syrah, Yorkville Highlands
As with all Copain Syrahs, Hawks Butte undergoes whole cluster fermentation and, consequently, obtains its structure from stem tannins, not from new oak. Profoundly aromatic, the 2010 Hawks Butte Syrah captivates with soft fruit which complements the herbal and savory undertones. Being from a cooler vintage, the 2010 exhibits a delicacy and finesse not often found in California Syrah.

Spring Member Appreciation and Pickup Party

Sunday, April 14, 2013
11am-3pm, Copain Winery
We'll be throwing our first bash of 2013 exclusively for our Members - thank you so much for your support! For those of you new to Copain, we host our Members and their guests for an afternoon of Copain wine, delicious food, great music, and magnificent views. Live music by The Local Honey Swing Band and food by Dan Lucia Catering. Please note: you must be a Member or guest of a Member in order to attend. RSVPs are mandatory. If you are a Member and plan on attending, please email rsvp@copainwines.com by Friday, April 5.

Want to attend, but not yet a Member? Consider joining - you are most welcome.

Montreal MOMA Grand Tasting

Monday, March 18, 2013
1 - 4:30pm for the Trade
4:30 - 7pm for the Public: $100/pp
185 Rue Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal, Canada
Join winemaker Wells Guthrie and our Montreal distributor, Le Maitre de Chai, at a benefit tasting for the Museum of Modern Art in Montreal. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the arts, and taste through an amazing portfolio of wines featuring Copain Wines, as well as: Chandon de Briailles, Pierre Morey, Rene Bouvier, Confuron-Cotetidot, Marc Colin, Thibault Liger-Belair, Gonet-Medeville, Yves Cuilleron, Kofererhof, and Terre Nere. The public tasting is from 4:30 - 7pm; tickets are $100 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, please email contact@lemaitredechai.qc.ca.

World of Pinot Noir

March 1 & 2, 2013
The Cliffs Resort, Shell Beach, CA
At this 13th annual event, Pinot Noir producers from the most exceptional regions of the world will gather with Pinot Noir enthusiasts for a weekend of in-depth tasting seminars, excursions, and a culinary extravaganza celebrating local fare. Wells Guthrie will be participating as a panelist, as well as pouring at two tastings. Tickets are available directly through the WOPN website. http://wopn.com/index.html

In Pursuit of Balance 2013

February 4, 2013, 6-9pm and February 6, 2013, 6-9pm
Bluxome Street Winery, SF & The London Hotel West Hollywood, LA
28 highly-acclaimed wineries, committed to promoting balance in wine, will share their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at the third annual IPOB tasting on Feb. 4 (San Francisco) and Feb. 6 (LA). Tickets are limited, and are available for purchase from Nov. 29, directly from the IPOB. www.inpursuitofbalance.com/#/tickets/

Copain Supper Club Series: David Chang, Momofuku

December 14, 2012
6:00 PM @ Copain Winery
Copain will host the fifth Supper Club Series 2012 with Momofuku Chef David Chang and Guest Sommelier Robert Bohr.
Seating is very limited. $300 for members; $375 for non-members.
Please contact Hollie Schulze for details at hollie@copainwines.com or call 707.836.8822

Wailea Wine and Food Festival

December 6-9, 2012

Wailea Wine & Food Festival will showcase Wailea Resort chefs and their award winning cuisine,
featuring Maui’s rich bounty of ranch, ocean and farm fresh products, along with exceptional wines,
and educational culinary and wine encounters led by world renowned Master Sommeliers.
www.waileawineandfoodfestival.com

The Inn at Palmetto Bluff: Music to Your Mouth 2012, South Carolina

November 13-18, 2012

A culinary and music festival celebrating the cuisine of the Low Country featuring top wineries from across the country.
Please contact the festival directly for ticket and event information. http://www.musictoyourmouth.com/vintbrew.html

Winemaker dinner with Wells Guthrie @ The Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s Gotham Steakhouse

November 1, 2012

Details TBA
http://www.fontainebleau.com/web/dining/gotham_steak/specials__events

Big Sur Food and Wine Festival

November 1 - 4, 2012

Against the backdrop of Big Sur, Copain will pour select wines for this weekend festival celebrating coastal California.
http://www.bigsurfoodandwine.org/

8th Annual Wine Advocate Seminar & Tasting California Syrah Rises to the Top

October 16, 2012
Tasting 1:30 p.m.
The great French Syrahs are well known and highly sought after, as are the legendary Shirazes of Australia. Until recently, however, California Syrah was somewhere, largely unknown, in the stylistic middle. That has changed! In just the last few vintages, a coterie of extraordinary California winemakers have hit their stride with Syrah, now making phenomenal, complex wines with a personality all their own. Come be a part of the first comprehensive tasting of legendary Syrahs made all over California. The tasting will be led by the Wine Advocate's Antonio Galloni, who has personally selected the Syrahs you will experience.

The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
2555 Main Street, St. Helena, CA
http://www.ciaprochef.com/winestudies/events/advocate.html

Fall Pick Up Party

November 11, 2012
12-3 PM @ Copain Winery
Members Only

Copain Supper Club Series: Frasca Restaurant

September 30, 2012
6:00 PM @ Copain Winery
Copain will host the fourth Supper Club Series 2012 with Frasca Master Sommelier Bobby Stuckey and James Beard Award Winning Chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson.
A private dinner highlighting Frasca's renowned salumis, served alongside the wines from Copain's library and Scarpetta, Stuckey and Patterson's Italian collaboration.
The event is now sold out.
Please contact Hollie Schulze to get on the waitlist at hollie@copainwines.com or call 707.836.8822 x105

Copain Supper Club Series: Benu Restaurant

September 2, 2012
6:00 PM @ Copain Winery
Copain will host the third Supper Club Series 2012 with Benu Chef Corey Lee and Master Sommelier Yoon Ha.
An intimate dinner featuring a multi-course seasonal tasting menu designed by James Beard Award Winning Chef Cory Lee.
Each course will be paired with wine from Copain's cellar, as selected by Master Sommelier Yoon Ha.
Seating is very limited. $300 for members; $375 for non members
Please contact Hollie Schulze for details at hollie@copainwines.com or call 707-836-8822

Blackberry Farm 35th Anniversary Celebration: The Whole Hog, Walland, TN

August 12-15

Winemaker Wells Guthrie will join Chefs John Stewart and Duskie Estes of ZAZU for an exciting summer gathering at the iconic Blackberry Farm, the Relais and Chateaux property voted Best Resort in the US. The four-day experience will include the opportunity to taste Copain wines alongside our winemaker, cooking demonstrations, and exquisite meals paired with Copain wines.
www.blackberryfarm.com/events-manager/whole-hog

Outside Lands Music Festival, Golden Gate Park,SF

August 10-12
All day, music, food, wine, beer and art!
Copain will be featuring the following wines:
2009 Les Voisins Pinot Noir
2010 Tous Ensemble Syrah
2010 Tous Ensemble Chardonnay
www.sfoutsidelands.com/wine/

Wine Dinner with Wells Guthrie @ Saison Restaurant, SF

August 8, 2012
First Seating 6pm
SF Magazine's "Best Chef 2011" Joshua Skenes will host Copain winemaker Wells Guthrie in a multi-course tasting menu at critically acclaimed restaurant Saison.
Please call the restaurant directly for details at 414-828-7990

Copain Supper Club Series: Hana Japanese Restaurant

July 14, 2012
6 PM @ Copain Winery
Copain will host the second Supper Club Series 2012 with Hana Chef Ken Tominaga
and Sake Sommelier Stuart Morris. An intimate and private dinner hosted by winemaker Wells Guthrie at Copain's winery in Healdsburg. Seating is very limited. $300 for members/$400 for non-members.
Please contact Hollie Schulze for details at hollie@copainwines.com or call 707-836-8822

High on the Hog

June 30, 2012
1-4 PM @ Epic Roasthouse (San Francisco)
Join EPIC Roasthouse for High on the Hog, a festive afternoon event filled with sun and fun, Pinot Noir Tasting, live music by Joey Altman and Soul Pepper, and a fabulous meal created by Co-Owner and Executive Chef Jan Birnbaum.
https://www.epicroasthouse.com/epic_ticket.php

Our Tasting Room Is Now By Appointment Only

In an effort to offer you more personalized service, we will now be hosting tastings by appointment only each day of the week. We invite you to enjoy our hilltop tasting room, where you will be taken through a selection of our wines. To make a tasting appointment, please email hospitality@copainwines.com or call 707.836.8822. Appointments are available at 11am and 2pm. The tasting fee of $15 per person is waived with purchase. Members are welcome to make a private appointment between the hours of 10:30am-4pm for a complimentary tasting. Please click here to learn about our Membership Program.