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ON THIS PAGE 2004 Pinot Noir 2003 Pinot Noir 2002 Pinot Noir 2004 Chardonnay 2002 Chardonnay 2002 Meritage 2001 Meritage	Estate grown grapes and traditional winemaking practices define the wines at Copeland Creek Vineyards. Limited production offerings of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meritage capture the distinct qualities of our estate vineyards in the coastal influenced Petaluma Gap region of Sonoma County. Copeland Creek Vineyards wines can be ordered directly from us, purchased at select retailers and enjoyed at fine restaurants.
Winemaker's Notes	2004 Copeland Creek Vineyards Pinot Noir The rocky, well-drained hills sloping up from Copeland Creek provide an ideal terroir for this classic Pinot Noir. Morning fog and afternoon breezes drift inland from the Sonoma Coast to cool down the summer heat for longer maturation of the varietal fruit character. Earthy black cherry, raspberry and spice notes layer with supple, velvety smoke to form a complex balance with a long finish. This elegant wine compliments either rich or subtle flavors and is eminently drinkable all on its own. “... A medium bodied Pinot Noir of great breeding. Cherries, plums, nutmeg, cinnamon and sweet oak aromas draw you in. Red fruits dance on the palate and that telltale spicy cherry finish that Copeland Creek is known for lingers forever. A beautifully balanced wine of great complexity and elegance. Pick any superlative you wish.” – PinotFile, Volume 6, Issue 12; January 15, 2007 All Reviews top	SOLD OUT
Winemaker's Notes	2003 Copeland Creek Vineyards Pinot Noir The rocky, well-drained hills sloping up from Copeland Creek provide an ideal terroir for this classic Pinot Noir. Morning fog and afternoon breezes drift inland from the Sonoma Coast to cool down the summer heat for longer maturation of the varietal fruit character. Earthy black cherry, raspberry and spice notes layer with supple, velvety smoke to form a complex balance with a long finish. This elegant wine compliments either rich or subtle flavors and is eminently drinkable all on its own. “Don Baumhefner uses his years of experience in the wine industry including over ten years at Joseph Swan Vineyards to farm his Sonoma Coast vineyard planted to Dijon clones 114, 115, 777 and 828 and the legendary Swan clone. He crafts a beautiful table wine that would be a welcome staple in anyone's dining room. The most distinctive feature of his Pinot Noir is oodles of spice…” – PinotFile, Vol 5/Issue 27, March 14, 2006 All Reviews top	SOLD OUT
Winemaker's Notes	2002 Copeland Creek Vineyards Pinot Noir The rocky, well-drained hills sloping up from Copeland Creek provide an ideal terroir for this classic Pinot Noir. Morning fog and afternoon breezes drift inland from the Sonoma Coast to cool down the summer heat for longer maturation of the varietal fruit character. Earthy black cherry, raspberry and spice notes layer with supple, velvety smoke to form a complex balance with a long finish. This elegant wine compliments either rich or subtle flavors and is eminently drinkable all on its own. Made PinotFile's ‘First Team “All-Americans” 2005’ list – the best 11 American made Pinot Noirs out of over 800 tasted in 2005. (PinotFile's December 2005 edition) “Winemaker Don Baumhefner focuses on making elegant and subtle Pinots that really pair well with food.” – Greg Walter, The Pinot Report, December 2005 All Reviews top	SOLD OUT
Winemaker's Notes	2004 Copeland Creek Vineyards Chardonnay Grown in sunny Sonoma County in our well-drained soil next to Copeland Creek, the flavor in these grapes fully develops in an extended season made possible by the cooling morning fog and afternoon breezes off the nearby Pacific Ocean. After fermenting and aging in 100% French oak barrels, our Chardonnay matures into a wine that is soft and bright, subtle and creamy. Layers of ripe fruit, oak, and butter promise a silky smooth finish in this engaging wine. Tasting Notes Beautifully structured with bright aromas of lemon butter, nectarine, pears and citrus. The mid-palate shows notes of custard, green apple, minerals and toast that continue to the well-delineated finish. All Reviews top	$16 bottle 6+ bottles: 10% discount How to buy
Winemaker's Notes	2002 Copeland Creek Vineyards Chardonnay Grown in sunny Sonoma County in our well-drained soil next to Copeland Creek, the flavor in these grapes fully develops in an extended season made possible by the cooling morning fog and afternoon breezes off the nearby Pacific Ocean. After fermenting and aging in 100% French oak barrels, our Chardonnay matures into a wine that is soft and bright, subtle and creamy. Layers of ripe fruit, oak, and butter promise a silky smooth finish in this engaging wine. “Copeland Creek makes a wonderfully bright and citrusy Chardonnay, characteristic of the Wente clone from which it is made. Nectarine high notes with subtle oak undertones contrast with the wine’s otherwise Burgundian character.” – Bottlenotes All Reviews top	$12 bottle 6+ bottles: 10% discount How to buy
Winemaker's Notes	2002 Copeland Creek Vineyards Meritage Bright aromas of crème de cassis, black raspberry, tobacco and sweet oak. A mid-palate of blackberry, cocoa, black cherry, spice box licorice and supple tannins continues to the well structured finish. This complex Meritage opens up beautifully in the glass and will age well in the bottle. A blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Cabernet Franc & 15% Merlot. All Reviews top	$19 bottle 6+ bottles: 10% discount How to buy
Winemaker's Notes	2001 Copeland Creek Vineyards Meritage The high altitude, steep slope and rocky, well-drained soil on top of Sonoma Mountain work together to create the distinctive terroir of our Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon in this classic Bordeaux blend. These conditions produce a low yield per acre with fewer bunches, smaller clusters and tiny berries. Once again proving that less is more, the result is a greater concentration of flavors—rich, ripe black cherry and soft tannins balanced by traditional French oak. This complex Meritage opens up beautifully in the glass and will age well in the bottle. Vintage 2001 44% Cabernet Franc, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot. Rated Exceptional. “Mint, bay leaf, and tarragon mark the fascinating aroma of this wine that has fine red-cherry fruit and complexity you usually find on Sonoma Mountain. Should age at least a decade.” – Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, November 2005 All Reviews top	$16 bottle 6+ bottles: 10% discount How to buy