Copia Winemaker’s Wine Tasting
Special Prices on Tasting wine purchase
May 2nd at 4pm-6pm
Tasting Fee $20 to all participant
Wines we will taste with Winery Owners and Winemaker of Copia from Paso Robles, California …..
2022 Cabernet Sauvignon
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, 12% Cabernet Franc
Copia Estate Vineyard | Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Calcareous limestone, siliceous shale
Tasting Notes
Our 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is deep, rich, and built for the long haul. The aromatics come on immediately with cherry confit, cocoa, and ripe plum, wrapped in seamlessly integrated oak that lends vanilla, toasted coffee, and cedar. With air, darker tones emerge: black currant, lead pencil and tobacco. On the palate it’s full-bodied and concentrated, starting smooth and polished before revealing a firmer core. A backbone of acidity balances the weight and pulls the wine through the finish. Abundant, structured tannins anchor everything, giving this Cabernet serious aging potential and a lingering, persistent finish.
Ratings
96 pts—Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Palate | “Opulent, Fragrant, Black Fruit, Earthy, Black Olives, Blueberries, Full bodied, Refreshing Acidity, Subtle Oak. Deep garnet-purple colored, it opens with a quiet intensity of savory/earthy notes—mossy tree bark, black olives, smoked meats, and black truffles—leading to a core of black plums and blueberries. The full-bodied palate is multi-layered and expressive, with loads of earthy nuances and a lively line, framed by firm, grainy tannins, finishing long and minerally.”
96 pts—Wine Enthusiast | "Baked cherry and dark cocoa aromas are rich and inviting on the nose of this bottling, which is glazed in expertly integrated oak elements. The palate is smoothly polished and yet still quite firm, pairing savory nut and coffee spice flavors with ripe red fruit and a slowly rising acidity that picks up vanilla on the finish."
94 pts—Jeb Dunnuck | “Darker currants, plums, graphite, smoked tobacco, and a Pauillac-like lead pencil character define the 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, a big, rich, impressively concentrated 2022 that has loads of tannins and full-bodied richness."
2023 The Source
100% Syrah
Copia Vineyards Willow Creek Estate | Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Calcareous Limestone
Tasting Notes
The Source is 100% Syrah and 100% the reason we do what we do. In 2023, it’s drawn from every Syrah block on the Copia Estate, bringing together the full spectrum of our site—from the ancient seabed soils beneath our feet to the distinct exposures that shape depth, energy, and nuance. This is Syrah with quiet authority: intense, layered, and unmistakably Copia. The aromatics are immediately compelling as dark berries lift from the glass alongside violet florals and a smoky, savory edge. The vivid profile continues with more complexity: peppery herbs, incense-like spice, black olive, and game, with a mineral undercurrent that keeps the profile vivid rather than heavy. It’s full-bodied and concentrated with rich fruit depth carried by refreshing acidity and firm, velvety tannins.
Review
98 pts, Jeb Dunnuck | "Smoky black fruits, peppery herbs, violets, and game all give the 2023 The Source a Guigal La Turque-like style. A barrel sample of 100% Syrah that will spend 20 months in 60% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied and concentrated, with ripe, polished tannins, flawless balance, and brilliant depth. Just brilliant stuff that stopped me in my tracks."
97 pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Palate | "Expressive, Juicy, Black Fruit, Red Berries, Black Olives, Violets, Full bodied, Refreshing Acidity, Subtle Oak, Velvety Texture … The rich, concentrated, full-bodied palate is packed with black and red berry layers, supported by firm, velvety tannins and bags of freshness, finishing long and peppery."
2023 The Cure
45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 25% Mourvèdre
Copia Vineyards Willow Creek Estate | Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Calcareous Limestone
Tasting Notes
The Cure is inspired by the great Southern Rhône regions of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas. With that said, this is wholeheartedly a Paso Robles G-S-M, with a focus on letting the vintage dictate what will lead. In 2023, Syrah became the predominant component of the blend for its texture and complexity. The profile is black fruited, rich and spicy, with wild herbs, sandalwood and leather. Powerful elegance and an opulent finish will allow this wine to stand up to meaty cuisine, earthy root vegetables and aged cheeses.
Review
96 pts, Jeb Dunnuck | "Another serious wine from Varinder Sahi, the 2023 The Cure reveals blackberries, peppery herbs, liquid flowers, and graphite. Based on 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 25% Mourvèdre, spending 20 months in 45% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, pure, concentrated, and polished, with fine tannins and a rockingly good finish."
96 pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Palate
2023 The Story
100% Grenache
Copia Vineyards Willow Creek Estate | Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Calcareous Limestone
Tasting Notes
The Story is our Willow Creek Estate Grenache, drawn from two blocks that show the grape’s most compelling contradiction: quiet power with an elegantly flirtatious lift. Block 4 (Clone 362, own-rooted, northeast-facing) is the last to ripen and reliably the most aromatic—our benchmark Grenache block. Block 21 (Alban clone on St. George, southwest-facing) brings smaller berries, deeper color, and the concentration that gives this wine its spine. It’s a proud milestone for Copia to bottle a singular Grenache from the 2023 vintage. The nose is fragrant and layered: raspberry and bright wild strawberry, followed by rose, lavender, and incense. Savory accents of pepper and garrigue add complexity, while a citrus lift keeps it energetic. On the palate, it’s medium-bodied with a pure, focused red-fruit core, refreshing acidity, and ultra-fine tannins with a long, perfumed finish.
Ratings
95 pts, Jeb Dunnuck | "Framboise, wild strawberries, black tea, and orange zest define the 2023 The Story, a barrel sample of 100% Grenache that will rest for 20 months in 38% new French oak puncheons, with the remainder aging in concrete and neutral puncheons. Serious, exotic, and complex, with medium to full-bodied richness, a pure, focused, elegant mouthfeel, ultra-fine tannins, integrated acidity, and a great finish, it's a singular, floral, exotic Grenache."
95 pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Palate | "Opulent, Bright, Red Fruit, Black Pepper, Lavender, Dried Herbs, Full bodied, Refreshing Acidity, Subtle Oak, Grainy Texture, Medium Tannin. Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, it rolls out with fragrant notes of kirsch and black raspberries, plus hints of black pepper, garrigue, and orange peel. Full-bodied, the palate delivers mouth-coating, pure, bright red berry flavors with a grainy texture and plenty of freshness, finishing long and perfumed."
2024 Rosé
60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre
Copia Vineyards Willow Creek Estate | Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Calcareous Limestone
Tasting Notes
2024’s Rosé is vibrant, zesty and fruity - a perfect wine to enjoy with friends and rich cuisine! As in years past we feature Grenache and Mourvèdre from the Willow Creek Estate. This wine is dry, light in color and expresses refreshing watermelon, sweet raspberry, white cherry blossom and tart mouthwatering acidity. It's an amazing accompaniment to an elegant brunch, a holiday dinner or a day by the pool enjoying your favorite cheese and charcuterie.
2022 White
60% Roussanne and 40% Viognier
Denner Vineyards and Caliza Winery | Paso Robles Willow Creek District
Tasting Notes
White peach, honeysuckle, nettle
Winemaking
Varietals were handpicked on August 29th and gently whole cluster pressed. After cold settling, the wine was fermented at cool temperatures in French oak and Amphora. Malolactic fermentation was slow and steady. Batonnage was performed throughout primary and secondary fermentation. This wine is aged on the lees for 7 months in 47% neutral French oak, 30% Amphora, 23% new French oak.
Ratings
93 pts - The Somm Journal | "Tasting of sea-salted pear, hazelnut, and lemon blossom, this blend of 60% Roussanne and 40% Viognier comes from vineyards overseen by local producers Denner Vineyards and Caliza Winery. The saltiness tickles the tongue of leaves behind honeysuckle and jasmine."