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Aromatics of black cherry skins, star anise, and sweet tea leaves. On the palate, flavors of raspberry compote and red currants are met with notes of forest floor and vanilla.

Our 2019 “Les Voisins” Rosé of Pinot Noir embodies the essence of Copain’s Anderson Valley wines: structured, elegant and expressive. The wine offers up aromatics of perfectly ripe peach, watermelon, Meyer lemon and a hint of confection. Complex yet beautifully balanced layers of strawberry, mango, and white flowers on the palate unleash an explosive mouthfeel leading to a fresh, inviting and energetic finish.  

The 2017 Tous Ensemble Pinot Noir is our second offering from the Sonoma Coast appellation. Taking what we learned the previous year and isolating our favorite blocks in the vineyard, we were able to take the wine to the next level of quality. The goal for this blend is a wine that is true to the Copain style of being an elegant expression of Pinot Noir, yet a bit more friendly to drink upon release. On the nose are screaming aromatics: hints of pomegranate and anise, and, as the wine opens up, strawberry and black tea emerge.

In our second vintage from this remote site along the cool Sonoma Coast, the 2017 Tidal Break Chardonnay offers aromas of freshly baked pears and grated ginger.  On the palate, this wine bears flavors of fresh lemon balm, dried white tea, and spring peas and are carried through with a resoundingly long finish.

Teeming with compelling minerality, this site-driven Chardonnay is intoxicatingly aromatic; fresh lemon verbena, quince paste, grapefruit and orchard blossoms with lively acidity. 

The 2016 Tidal Break Chardonnay is our newest offering.  Sourced from a remote vineyard along the true Sonoma Coast, Tidal Break is Copain’s first foray to achieve elegant, expressive Chardonnay from this famed region.  Distinct aromas of baked Bosc pear and green apple skin are followed by subtle hints of stone fruits and dried Meyer lemon peel. Flavors of yellow plum and dried apricots are carried through by precise acidity with a long, mineral-driven finish.

Teeming with compelling minerality, this site-driven Chardonnay is intoxicatingly aromatic; fresh lemon verbena, quince paste, grapefruit and orchard blossoms with lively acidity. 

Our inaugural release of the Abel Vineyard Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, planted in the small town of Philo in the “deep end” of Anderson Valley, this young vineyard of Dijon clones has given us a wine that currently expresses tart raspberry, cherry, pennyroyal and orange zest on the nose. Young, yet fine grained tannins are interwoven with a youthful acidity. This wine presents a beautiful structure expressing elegant notes of cherry, pomegranate and clove with light delicate cola notes on the finish. Showing impressively in its youth, this wine is sure to become a favorite. 

Nervy, yet lush, the 2016 Maggy Hawk's aromatics scream flavors of ripe blueberry, wet stones and dried herbs out of the glass.  On the palate, medium grit tannins give the wine backbone and play beautifully with the lush fruit. This wine should continue to improve over the next 3-5 years, but with a gentle decanting the wine is more than fit for drinking now.

Perched 600 feet above sea level, and 150 feet above the lower ‘En Bas’ parcel, the ‘En Haut’ parcel of the renowned Kiser vineyard continues to produce some of our most compelling and elegant Pinot Noir.  Located in the northern ‘Deep End’ of Anderson Valley, ‘En Haut’ is planted to the oldest soil profiles in the vineyard with 6 inches of top soil and base soils of decomposed, shale-like sandstone.  The wine showcases aromatics of rhubarb, clove and cherry cola.  The palate is nuanced and well balanced with clove and sandalwood in tandem Bing cherry and bright fruit tones.

Perched 600 feet above sea level,  the ‘En Haut’ parcel of the renowned Kiser vineyard continues to produce some of our most compelling and elegant Pinot Noir.  Located in the northern ‘Deep End’ of Anderson Valley, ‘En Haut’ is planted to the oldest soil profiles in the vineyard with 6 inches of top soil and base soils of decomposed, shale-like sandstone.  The wine showcases high toned aromatics but with the nervy tannin that in time will integrate and enhance the minerality of the wine.

California Bay and dry sage aromatics accent the mineral graphite and dark red and black fruit flavors. The finish has firm, dusty tannins with nuances of forest floor and camphor.

Profoundly aromatic with notes of blackberry, fig and California bay, the 2016 Hawks Butte offers an earthy blend of dark fruit, black olive and black pepper notes. Aged entirely in neutral French oak barrels, the Syrah’s varietal characteristics shine without the added weight of new wood flavors and barrel tannin. Whole cluster fermentation allows the wine to obtain additional tannic structure from the stems rather than that of oak barrels, resulting in an aromatically expressive wine with round tannins on the mid palate and a long, smooth finish.

Since 2005 when we first made Syrah from the Brosseau Vineyard, this wine has the uncanny ability to mirror some of the characteristics we enjoy in a Northern Rhone Syrah. Found in the famed Chalone AVA near the Pinnacles National Park, our southern-most vineyard source, the vines are planted in decomposed granite and limestone soils. Aromas of blueberry reduction and star anise are complemented by notes of blackberry and peppercorn with hints of California Bay leaf and graphite on the finish. The wine is brooding with a great structure and young tannins. It is drinkable now, with aerating or decanting, but will show its best with 4-5 years of cellaring. 

Delicate and structured, with a broad, soft palate and light body. Evocative of the terroir-driven Syrah of the northern Rhône, this wine intrigues and enthralls with layers of exotic spice.

This is our inaugural release from the Cote Bannie vineyard located within in the Sonoma Coast AVA near the small town of Bloomfield.  In the glass savory notes of dried tobacco and rosemary are joined by aromas of freshly picked raspberries and black cherries.  The palate is youthful with firm tannins and mouthwatering acidity.  At its core the flavors are distinctively true Sonoma Coast, erring on the side of dried blackberries and cherries with hints of cola and dried thyme.  It will be enjoyable to watch this wine evolve in the bottle over time. 

The prestigious Maggy Hawk vineyard is in the small, remote town of Navarro.  Planted in what’s termed by locals the “deep-end” of Anderson Valley.  It’s here that the vines see prolonged fog cover, allowing us to extend the hangtime of the grapes while still restricting its sugar production and retaining acids.  Scents of pomegranate, dried black cherries, and pennyroyal are layered in with the subtle hints of earth and dried rose petals.  The palate is vibrantly fresh, where dried cranberry and cherry is met with dried tea leaves and sage on the long, lingering finish. 

Delicate and structured, with a broad, soft palate and light body. Evocative of the terroir-driven Syrah of the northern Rhône, this wine intrigues and enthralls with layers of exotic spice.

Directly translated from French, Picpoul means “lip stinger.” This relatively obscure varietal produces wines with bright acidity and minerality, underpinned by a clean citrus flavor and hints of saline. Our 2018 Estate Picpoul Blanc is intensely aromatic, with a perfumed nose of fresh herbs, stonefruit and white flowers, followed by a mouthwatering finish. 

Aromatics of black cherry skins, star anise, and sweet tea leaves. On the palate, flavors of raspberry compote and red currants are met with notes of forest floor and vanilla.

Teeming with compelling minerality, this site-driven Chardonnay is intoxicatingly aromatic; fresh lemon verbena, quince paste, grapefruit and orchard blossoms with lively acidity.

Deep, developed and concentrated fruit, like the commanding solitary redwood that towers above the vineyard, this Pinot Noir is both singular and stunning with a round, silky palate and lingering finish.

Profoundly aromatic with copious red apple, rose petal and California Bay, offering a harmonious potpourri of juicy black currant, roses and granite.

We have assembled a selection of five wines from our library in half bottle (375ml) format, which is perfect for a glass of wine for two or a tasting pour for up to six people!  Winemaker Ryan Zepaltas has recorded virtual tasting notes for each wine for you to view at your own pace and leisure.  Ryan will also be hosting a seminar on Zoom on May 15th for those who purchase this kit by Sunday May 10th!  Details will be sent with your kit.

Now through May 10th – All Club Members receive special pricing of $99 per kit plus applicable tax, and shipping is included!

The Copain Les Voisins Collector Pack is the perfect way to share Copain with your friends and loved ones. This collection includes one bottle of 2017 Les Voisins Chardonnay and one bottle of 2016 Les Voisins Pinot Noir.  Both of these wines are excellent examples of Copain's commitment to elegant, balanced and food friendly wines.