{"product_id":"copain-pinot-noir-2021-750ml","title":"Copain - Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2021 SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR\u003cbr\u003e\nOur appellation wines are a direct reflection of the place where our estate grapes are grown. We strive to stay out of the way in our winemaking so as to not obscure terroir. When blending these wines each year we try our best to express the characteristics of place and embrace the vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\nAPPELLATION NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Sonoma Coast is one of the most stunning places on earth, and we are privileged that we get to farm grapes there. Within this large appellation, our preferred area is what is often referred to as the True Sonoma Coast (west), a more specific area that focuses on the ridges along the pacific Coast from the Sonoma\/Mendocino County border down to Bodega Bay. Our estate vineyards Sealift and Tidal Break are planted here and they each benefit from the soil, elevation, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. These characteristics define the terroir for growing world class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.\u003cbr\u003e\nWINEMAKER’S NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\nA somewhat uncharacteristic yet extremely compelling version of a far Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with scents of black cherry, pomegranate, and orange peel flying out of the glass. The palate is concentrated, but not thick, showing flavors of clove, cardamom, and raspberry pie filling. This wine has enough layers and complexity to cellar for 5-7 years but is quite approachable now with a few swirls of the glass to open it up. Pair with mushroom risotto, sesame chicken, or Korean Gochujang Noodles.\u003cbr\u003e\nVINTAGE NOTES\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 2021 growing season was marked by a dry winter where the North Coast received lower than normal rainfall. This put the vines at risk as there was very limited water in the soil which triggered low vigor growth and a low fruit yield. Ultimately, a cool summer was the saving grace, and the tiny clusters were able to ripen evenly without experiencing dehydration which would lead to overwrought flavors. The resulting wines are a bit more concentrated in flavor and color, and 2021 should prove to be a spectacular, but unusual vintage.\u003cbr\u003e\nWINEMAKER\u003cbr\u003e\nRyan Zepaltas\u003cbr\u003e\nAPPELLATION\u003cbr\u003e\nSonoma Coast\u003cbr\u003e\nCLONES\u003cbr\u003e\n55% Clone 115\u003cbr\u003e\n35% Clone 667\u003cbr\u003e\n10% Clone 777\u003cbr\u003e\nSOIL\u003cbr\u003e\nGoldridge Fine Sandy Loam\u003cbr\u003e\nHenneke Gravelly Loam\u003cbr\u003e\nAGING\u003cbr\u003e\n16 months\u003cbr\u003e\n5% new French oak\u003cbr\u003e\nFERMENTATION\u003cbr\u003e\nHand sorted and de-stemmed, 10% whole cluster, native yeast and bacteria\u003cbr\u003e\nBRIX AT HARVEST\u003cbr\u003e\n22-23.5°\u003cbr\u003e\nALCOHOL\u003cbr\u003e\n13.2%\u003cbr\u003e\nPRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\n990 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eACCLAIM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e94 Points Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Copain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47268396400864,"sku":"123664","price":47.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/files\/w6503335zd_1.jpg?v=1744925834","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/copain-pinot-noir-2021-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}