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Red
2007 Copain Syrah Thompson Vineyard
Syrah
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Barbara County
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Community Tasting Notes 50
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Uncle John wrote: 87 points
January 3, 2023 - Beautiful Syrah still drinking well. 🍷😋
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Charlie C Likes this wine: 94 points
May 24, 2020 - Tasted with 2 other older Copain Syrahs. Soft, clean red fruit aromas. The palate is bright and fresh with red fruits, lovely stuff. Cherries, currants, even a hint of crushed basil. Brilliant acidity, polished tannins, great balance. Finishes long and lively with spicy, peppery notes. A refreshing mouthfeel across the palate. First rate stuff. Count on it drinking well for 3 to 5 years more (at least). 14.5% ABV.
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Frank Murray III wrote:
September 15, 2018 - From mag. Poured for my daughter’s party and it was being poured from as we got ready to leave. I did get a glass and it is surely of the old era Copain, with a darker fruit, a roasted red cherry quality and some bitter chocolate. Didn’t sense any of the whole cluster nor booze that I put in my note from 2015 so perhaps the wine is evolving. It also seemed to still have a good energy, some lift so I don’t think it is fading either. Overall, I used to enjoy more this style but if I have to choose now what I want to drink, would gladly take Brosseau or Hawks Butte over this.
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Mootsie Does not like this wine: 85 points
May 18, 2018 - Not even close to other Thompson Syrahs I’ve had. It has an odd tart acidity that throws it off balance. Very oaky. Great nose though. Give me a Jaffurs’ Thompson any day over these.
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Dale M wrote: 92 points
April 22, 2017 - P&P. Though I scored it the same as my last bottle, this was a more complete and highly enjoyable experience. Specifically, this avoided the drying sensation, allowing the boysenberry fruit to shine from the warm 07 vintage. Furthermore, good complexity and layers, classic SBC olive and briary notes. Just down to 2 x 07 James Berrys and a lone 07 HB from Copain. All have been fun (HB is terrific) and give me warm and nostalgic feelings as they slide down the gullet.
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2009, IWC Issue #144 (link)(Copain Wine Cellars Syrah Thompson Vineyard Santa Barbara County) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
9/12/2010 (link) 90 points(Copain Syrah Thompson Vineyard) Opaque purple red violet color; roasted black fruit, incipient bacon fat, tart berry nose; very tight, tasty, roasted plum, tart berry palate; medium-plus finish 90+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2007
- Type Red
- Producer Copain
- Varietal Syrah
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Thompson Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Barbara County
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 3 (1%)
- In Cellars 196 (33%)
- Consumed 396 (67%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietySyrah
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Barbara County
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