Community Tasting Notes 27

• GrapeScott wrote: 90 points

  August 8, 2022 - Some of my "original" Copains ('99-04 vintages) have been a mixed bag, partly because they wouldn't ship to NY in those days, so I had them delivered to CA where they sat in an oft-warm apartment in Palo Alto for several months. I'm pretty sure this was purchased at retail, however, and stored well since release. In any case, this was in great shape, extremely youthful in color and nose, with a fruit profile leaning more toward the black than red end of the spectrum. Full-bodied and a bit brawny, lots of fruit here. This was clearly made in the higher octane style before Wells' shift toward more balanced/restrained wines beginning with the '06 vintage. Nonetheless, this was a pleasant surprise and aging well.

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• PIntag wrote: 90 points

  July 4, 2020 - Last of the 3 bottles I purchased at a recent auction.
  Opened this for a small 4th of July BBQ and the group loved it. Ripe style for sure, but this still delivers pleasure and worked well with BBQ fare.

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• PIntag wrote: 90 points

  May 16, 2020 - 14.2% abv.
  This showed even better than the last bottle. There was no reductive stink on the pop 'n pour. Relatively full-bodied and deep, with a note of oak and enough acidity to keep things in balance. Oak seems more integrated than the last bottle six months ago -- still a touch more oakiness than I prefer -- but overall very enjoyable. Still plenty of fruit. Based on this bottle, this is in a very good drinking window and can develop even further. I hope my 3rd (last bottle) is in as good of shape as this bottle. Nowhere near past prime for my palate.

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• Wlanc3108 wrote: 89 points

  January 22, 2020 - For its age it tasted ok, obviously it was way past its prime but was drinkable.

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• PIntag wrote: 89 points

  November 8, 2019 - Recent auction purchase.
  Some stink on the pop 'n pour. Poured a small glass and seemed muddled. It was late, so I vacuum sealed the bottle and waited to try the next day. However, I got sick and didn't try it again for another two days. No worries, this showed very well. As previous notes indicate, this is ripe Pinot, deep and rich, but with a good acidic streak, which kept it in balance. There is also some overt oak contributing to the full body feel of this wine which detracted a bit for me. Probably not a problem for most, though.
  Overall, another good Copain from the full-throttle era that is aging very well. Only the oak kept me from scoring this above 90.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2003
• Type Red
• Producer Copain
• Varietal Pinot Noir
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Hein Family Vineyard
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion North Coast
• Appellation Anderson Valley

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• In Cellars 51 (24%)
• Consumed 163 (76%)

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