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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.5 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 184 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 10/16/2022 & rated 90 points: Grapes are sourced from the Hein, Abel, Henneberg, Monument Tree and Kiser vineyards in the Anderson Valley and Yorkville Highlands. Medium body. A solid wine with plum and currant notes. Some smokiness on the finish. Moderate tannins. This was a better match with the steak au poivre than the German Pinot we also drank. 90 points. (833 views) | | | Tasted by bdhanna on 6/29/2022 & rated 89 points: May be loosing a step, just past peak, still tasting pretty good !!
I agree with my tasting notes of just over the past 2+ years. The cork was near perfect after over a decade in the bottle. This balanced Pinot Noir was consumed over two days. Ruby color with slight oxidation, clarity medium. Aromas and flavors of cranberry and bing cherries with a medium finish. Great winemaking and blending at Copain by Wells and the crew. This Pinot Noir is an age worthy wine and may have more years of life left. I still have one more bottle of this vintage remaining; I may open it in a month or so to verify this note. (981 views) | | | Tasted by bdhanna on 4/6/2022 & rated 90 points: Still tasting great !!
I agree with my tasting notes of just over the past two years. The cork was perfect after over a decade in the bottle. This balanced Pinot Noir was consumed over two days. Deep ruby color with little to no oxidation, clarity medium. Aromas and flavors of cranberry and bing cherries with a medium finish. Great fruit made into a balanced Pinot Noir through great winemaking and blending at Copain by Wells and the crew. This Pinot Noir is an age worthy wine and has more years of life left. I still have two more bottles of this vintage remaining; I may open one of them in a month or so to verify this note. (1135 views) | | | Tasted by bdhanna on 1/23/2021 & rated 90 points: I agree with my review of just over 11 months ago. Tasting great now !!
The cork was perfect after a decade in the bottle. This balanced Pinot Noir was consumed over two days. Deep ruby color with little to no oxidation, clarity medium. Popped and poured, this wine was much more soft and integrated on day two and had not fallen apart. Aromas of cranberry and bing cherries. Silky flavors of red cherry, raspberry, and strawberry compote with a tasty medium finish. Great fruit made into a balanced Pinot Noir through great winemaking and blending at Copain by Wells and the crew. This Pinot Noir is an age worthy wine and has more years of life left. I still have three more bottles of this vintage remaining; I may open one of them in a month or so to verify my rating. (1844 views) | | | Tasted by retired_and_roving on 4/24/2020: Wine in the time of Corona Virus - Quarantining in NYC & NH; 3/7/2020-9/1/2020 (NYC/NH): Opened for Friday Family Zoom and finished on Saturday Friends Zoom. I didn't taste this until night 2. Purchased from winery at release, but my palate has shifted quite a bit since then so was pleasantly surprised with how this was drinking. No sweet over the top cherry cola flavors here - more tart cherry, with a medium weight mouth feel. I enjoyed the tartness and freshness on the palate. (2757 views) | | | Tasted by bdhanna on 2/11/2020 & rated 90 points: Consumed over three days, started very tight, then really opened up. Red berry aromas, slightly tart cherry cola flavors with a medium finish. This wine needs food to show well. (1670 views) | | | Tasted by vanpe003 on 11/6/2019 & rated 91 points: A sappy rendition of sour cherry. Light in overall flavor profile, but fairly rich in mouthfeel. Some residual fine tannins on the finish. This may have past its peak, but if so only slightly. It's drinking quite nicely now and will be an "add" to the Thanksgiving table in a couple weeks. That said, I don't see this improving favorably with additional time....it's time to drink this one up. (1855 views) | | | Tasted by CMN on 7/21/2017 & rated 91 points: My last bottle of 10 (some of which were gifted) and probably the best. Visually dark cherry red colored with the nose of sweet red berries, cherries and a faint green herbal note.
On the palate, the fruit is primarily raspberries and dark cherries, which is simultaneously ripe and tart. A bit of cranberry pokes through too. Medium+ bodied with good concentration and a silky feel, some tartness appears on the finish. No rush to consume but I don't see much room for improvement. (3671 views) | | | Tasted by Wine_in_HD on 3/19/2017 & rated 88 points: Tart, sour cherry flavors, mushroom, underbrush, unripe fruit. This was my third and last bottle of Copain. I have previously had 'En Bas" and "En Haut" back in 2014. My notes on those wines are similar to my notes of today. I had thought giving the wine more time in bottle would work its magic on this French style of wine but unfortunately it didn't. The second day was about the same as the first or slightly worse. If you like the unripe French style of wine, you may very well like this wine. (3723 views) | | | Tasted by SineQuaNon on 10/7/2016 & rated 89 points: Consumed informally. Very, very nice but didn't hit the sweet spot. (4570 views) | | | Tasted by mdvino63 on 9/18/2016 & rated 92 points: This is beyond really good, excellent to outstanding california pinot. 91-92 points. (4399 views) | | | Tasted by Edclr on 9/8/2016 & rated 90 points: On the simple side, but now very mature and showing at its best. Only thing missing is a long finish. Fruit still very vibrant, softening from earlier bottles. Very nice wine and great value. (4358 views) | | | Tasted by lolo66 on 8/4/2016: last bottle of 4. really loved this. (3162 views) | | | Tasted by KristianT on 7/12/2015 & rated 92 points: Alas my last bottle of the '09 Les Voisins. Still an incredibly drinkable wine. So delicate and elegant. (4039 views) | | | Tasted by MichielV on 6/21/2015 & rated 90 points: w burger. This did not stand up to beef. Opened an hour before and decanted. With the food is what to flat. But after 2 hours this got real good and showed way more body, fruit and balance. Good finish. Mostly cherry flavors with a biit of spice. Very nice and should live at least 3-5 more yrs. good pinot (3243 views) | | | Tasted by Martin Redmond on 5/28/2015 & rated 91 points: Wines At Our Table; May 31st 2015; 5/25/2015-5/31/2015: Consistent with prior review - Dark Ruby color fading toward tawny at the rim with appealing earthy, savory cardamom laced red fruits, plum, and sandalwood aromas on the palate it's medium bodied and harmonious fruit.acidity and velvety tannins with bing cherry, plum, raspberry spice and a pleasing minerality. Lingering finish. (3638 views) | | | Tasted by Martin Redmond on 4/20/2015 & rated 91 points: Wines At Our Table; Week of May 3r, 2015; 4/20/2015-5/3/2015: Dark Ruby color fading toward tawny at the rim with appealing earthy, savory cardamom laced red fruits, plum, and sandalwood aromas on the palate it's medium bodied and harmonious fruit.acidity and velvety tannins with bing cherry, plum, raspberry spice and a pleasing minerality. Lingering finish. (3591 views) | | | Tasted by td1836 on 4/17/2015 & rated 91 points: Restrained style, very present acid, cranberry and dark cherry flavors. (2839 views) | | | Tasted by drrobvino on 3/25/2015 & rated 91 points: PnP to sip on while working this evening.
Deep ruby/purple at the core, fading to some tawny colors at the rim.
The nose shows aromas of bright cherry fruit, some soil tones, wet rocks, and a gentle yet alluring spice.
The palate shows a med bodied wine that is med in alcohol, showing light tannins and a refreshing med acidity. The flavors echo from the nose, including tart red bing cherry, plums, spice box and light espresso notes. The mid palate is a bit hollow today, making me think I waited a bit too long on this one (and I have one more!). I will check in again over the next day or 2, but at this point, drink this wine up now. Very good. 89 pts.
Checked back over the next hour, and the mid palate seems to be flushing out nicely, and really comes together with more air. Delicious, bumped my score to 91. (1997 views) | | | Tasted by Rick 4 Wine on 2/17/2015 & rated 90 points: A clear, beautiful Pinot. Like a ballerina: Elegant in body and structure, quite lean but with features that stand out. The fruit isn't apparent in the nose as much as a stand alone smell but I get a little fruitcake of fruit and spices, perhaps even some vanilla at the end. The body is cool and has two modes: you get a taste that is more sea air and garrique as you sip and then cook red fruit as you swallow. The finish lingers for twenty seconds but fades into sour cherry. (2108 views) | | | Tasted by Loren Sonkin on 11/9/2014 & rated 90 points: An evening with friends and a lot of wine (Chris and Renee's Home): The nose has sour cherries and spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is drinking nicely. Still has time to go IMO. Sour cherries with some tight layering. Nice balance. A bit bigger than I was expecting which for me, is a good thing. Nice finish. Excellent. (3638 views) | | | Tasted by CMN on 10/27/2014 & rated 90 points: My 4th bottle and I'm getting less tartness than in previous bottles. Cherry and beetroot flavors predominate, with just a hint of earth and spice. Incredibly easy drinking with a short (30 minute) decant. Well balanced and filling out a bit in the mid-palate.
Saved a glass in fridge and didn't hold up well. Probably best for near term (2+ year) consumption, but in a very nice place today. (2721 views) | | | Tasted by missionpk on 9/4/2014 & rated 89 points: A bit sweet. Very tasty. A good intro to Anderson Valley, but not sure if this is a "good" wine, yet. This will age. Still good acidity and tannins. Glad I have a few bottles left. (2888 views) | | | Tasted by diggydan on 7/26/2014 & rated 92 points: Very fruit forward nose of ripe sweet cherry. The palate is warm and rich with baking spice and cherry yet the body retains a restrained elegance. This is smooth and easy going and would transition well from cocktail hour to the dinner table. (3034 views) | | | Tasted by azwino on 7/14/2014 & rated 90 points: Nice Pinot. Read about Copain in Rajat Parr's book. Open for 2.5 hours now. PnP - light aroma, sweet red fruit. Initially fruit forward - cherries and strawberries. Over time, I thought I got a hint of the earthiness that others wrote about. Medium to light finish - a bit thin. Overall - nicely balanced, not to tart or acidic, goes well with the fruit flavors. Found for under $20, good pinot for the price. Good structure for food! (2864 views) | | | Only displaying the 25 most recent notes - click to see all notes for this wine... |
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Vinous, The Best of Sonoma (Feb 2012)
(Copain Pinot Noir Les Voisins Anderson Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By Allen Meadows
Burghound, October 2011, Issue #44
(Copain Wines Pinot Noir - Les Voisins Villages Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, May/June 2011, IWC Issue #156
(Copain Wine Cellars Pinot Noir Les Voisins Anderson Valley) Subscribe to see review text. | By John Gilman
View From the Cellar, Sep/Oct 2010, Issue #29, In Search of California’s New and Old Schools of Terroir
(Copain Wine Cellars “Les Voisins” Pinot Noir) Login and sign up and see review text. | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (6/18/2011)
(Copain Pinot Noir Les Voisins) Cherry, light oak, raspberry nose; tasty, raspberry, tart cherry palate; medium finish 91+ points 91 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (4/2/2011)
(Copain Pinot Noir Les Voisins) Medium dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; ripe cherry, red berry nose; tart black raspberry, black cherry palate; medium finish 90 points | By Richard Jennings
RJonWine.com (9/12/2010)
(Copain Pinot Noir Les Voisins) Pre-release (Fall 2010 release) - medium dark cherry red color with pale meniscus; plush, cherry, raspberry, black raspberry, baked cherry nose; a little tight, tasty, cherry, raspberry palate with good acidity; medium finish 91+ pts. 91 points |
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Producer Location (Google Maps)Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.California2021 vintage: "Unlike almost all other areas of the state, the Russian River Valley had higher than normal crops in 2021, which has made for a wine of greater generosity and fruit forwardness than some of its stablemates." - Morgan Twain-Peterson North CoastThe North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information)Anderson Valleyhttp://www.avwines.com/anderson-valley-appellation-map/
Anderson Valley stretches from Yorkville Highlands (located in a highland meadow straddling the upper Rancheria Creek and upper Dry Creek watersheds) through Boonville (located on Anderson Creek) and Philo (located on Indian Creek) to Navarro (located on Soda Creek). Rancheria, Anderson, Indian and Soda creeks are tributaries to the Navarro River, which flows north and west through the coastal range to the Pacific Ocean; Dry Creek flows south into the Russian River watershed in Sonoma County. The main stem of the Navarro River begins less than a mile south of Philo at the confluence of Anderson Creek and Rancheria Creek. The mouth of the Navarro is 10 miles (16 km) south of Mendocino, California. Encompassing 315 square miles (816 km²), the Navarro River watershed is the largest coastal basin in Mendocino County.
Such unique geography results in a wide diurnal range, with daily high and low temperatures occasionally diverging 40 or 50 degrees. This enables Pinot Noir growers to keep acid development in line with sugar and flavor formation through long, warm Indian summers. It also makes for superb Gewurztraminer and Riesling, giving rise to the valley’s annual Alsatian Varietals and Pinot Noir festivals.
The climate in the Anderson Valley appellation is tempered by cool marine air. Steep hills and mountains surround rolling to nearly level alluvial terraces. The dominant natural vegetation is a mixed forest of Coast Redwood, various native oak varieties, and Douglas-fir. Elevation ranges from sea level to 2,500 feet (760 m). The average annual precipitation ranges from 35 to 80 inches (900 to 2000 mm). The average annual temperature is about 53 °F (12 °C), and the average frost-free season ranges from 220 to 365 days. Towards the coast the summers are cool and moist with frequent fog, while the interior Anderson Valley proper features a warm to hot summer climate similar to nearby interior regions, with daytime highs occasionally in excess of 100 °F (38 °C).
Visitors to the Valley should come prepared for cool evenings and warm days. Locals dress in layers year round. |
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