Accolades
Our wines have received high scores by many prestigious critics.
White
2025 Vintage
92 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Based on 46% Roussanne, 30% Viognier, and 24% Picpoul Blanc aged seven months in a mix of French oak, amphora, and stainless steel, the 2025 White reveals crushed citrus, salty minerality, and white flowers on the nose. ... It gains more texture with some time in the glass and is well worth seeking out. It's going to shine on the dinner table."
92 pts | James Suckling
"A fresh, crisp, aromatic, light-bodied wine ... A blend of roussanne, viognier and picpoul blanc. Aromas of pear blossom and lime zest with flavors of just-squeezed lemon."
2024 Vintage
94 pts | International Wine Report
"A structured, high-toned energy defines the 2024 Copia White from the Central Coast, a sophisticated assembly of 60% Roussanne, 25% Viognier, and 15% Picpoul Blanc. This medium-bodied expression was raised for seven months in a complex vessel program comprising 40% new French oak, 27% neutral wood, 18% amphora, and 15% stainless steel. A profound, stony tension anchors the palate, providing a focused foundation for layers of nectarine, white peach, and jasmine. Nuanced aromatic top notes of citrus zest, clay, and honeysuckle emerge with air, underscoring a deep, oily, and resonant mid-palate. This gorgeous wine maintains a persistent and clean trajectory through the finish."
92 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Based on 60% Roussanne, 25% Viognier, and 15% Picpoul Blanc, aged seven months in a mix of new French oak (40%), neutral French oak (27%), amphora (18%), and stainless steel (15%), the 2024 White reveals stone fruits, orange blossom, white flowers, and a terrific sense of minerality. Medium-bodied, fresh, and focused, yet with solid mid-palate depth and length, it's a beautiful white reminiscent of a great Southern Rhône blend." - Jeb Dunnuck
92 pts | James Suckling
"Plush with lanolin and cut with acidity, this is a wine of many layers, white flowers and stone fruit both creamy and mineral. Well-framed and full of energy, it will reward patience in the cellar but is showing beautifully right now."
2023 Vintage
94 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"This blend of 48% Roussanne, 39% Viognier and 13% Picpoul Blanc incorporates all the elements that make white Rhônes sing: round aromas of melon and cashew cut by sharper tones of grapefruit peel and fresh tangerine. The palate is slightly waxy in texture and viscous in weight, pairing toasted nuts with crushed stone, refreshing Meyer lemon spray and addictive sea salt flavors." - Matt Kettmann
92 pts | Vinous
"The 2023 White blends 48% Roussanne, 39% Viognier and 13% Picpoul Blanc to create a wonderfully perfumed bouquet: wildflowers, lemon sorbet and hints of confectionary spice. It washes across the palate with ripe orchard fruits, presenting a balanced inner sweetness contrasted by a tinge of sour lime. It finishes spicy yet fresh with medium length, leaving behind a gentle inner tension." - Eric Guido
92 pts | Wine Palate
"The 2023 White is a blend of 48% Roussanne, 39% Viognier, and 13% Picpoul Blanc. It sails out with notes of fresh pears and yellow apples, followed by hints of lemon drops, honeysuckle, and coriander seed. The medium-bodied palate features energetic orchard and citrus fruit flavors with a silky texture and refreshing finish." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
92 pts | James Suckling
"Golden yellow in appearance, the nose is floral and lifted, with vibrant aromas of preserved lemons, orange blossoms and lemongrass. The palate has a medium-bodied texture, with energetic acidity and rounded notes of mandarin zest, lime sherbet and chalk. Refined, fresh and focused. Made from 48% roussanne, 39% viognier and 13% picpoul."
92 pts | Owen Bargreen
"An outstanding Rhone-inspired white wine, the 2023 ‘White’ yields beautiful white flowers and orange blossom with melon tones on the nose, alongside rocky and salty soils. The palate is fresh with mouth-watering acidity and a smooth texture."
The Story
2024 Vintage
95 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"All Grenache from the Willow Creek Estate and fermented with 20% whole cluster, the 2024 The Story will spend 18 months in 37% new French oak, with the rest in concrete and neutral puncheons. Darker ruby and semi-opaque, it offers kirsch liqueur, savory spices, pepper, and loamy soils on the nose. It's medium-bodied and nicely balanced on the palate, with fine tannins and a seamlessly balanced, elegant, layered style."
2023 Vintage
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 | Wine Palate
"The 2023 The Story is made from 100% Grenache, aged for 20 months in 38% new French oak and the rest in concrete. 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." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
94 pts | Owen Bargreen
"The 2023 ‘The Story’ is all stored from four different blocks in their estate vineyard in the Willow Creek Vineyard, set on limestone soils. Bright red rose petals combine with wintergreen, orange peel, bergamot and shades of Linzer torte on the nose. The palate shows an ultra-pure red fruit profile with Mandarin orange zest alongside slaty minerals and hints of green peppercorns on the palate. This is simply outstanding and neatly textured, having a great push/pull between finesse and richness. The limestone character runs through its veins."
93 pts | Vinous
"The 2023 The Story opens with a dusty blend of musky blackberries, ashen stone, cedar spice box and sage. This is surprisingly juicy in style, with crisp wild berry fruits and sweet inner herbal tones over a crunchy mineral core. Long and pleasantly chewy, the 2023 leaves nuances of autumnal spice and hints of blood orange on a dramatically long finish." -Eric Guido
93 pts | International Wine Report
"The 2023 Copia The Story, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, is a bright and well-defined expression that consists entirely of 100% Grenache. Its architecture is notably precise, leading with a persistent core of crushed minerals and savory fennel seed. On the palate, the wine reveals a deep well of bramble fruit and red plums, seamlessly integrated with a fine dusting of wild thyme and dried peppercorn. High-toned aromatics of hibiscus tea and Rainier cherry create an incredibly fragrant entry that continues to evolve in the glass. Exotic notes linger through the finish, providing a sophisticated spice profile that complements the wine's focused energy."
93 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"Roasted cherry, soy, sagebrush and light smoke aromas show on the nose of this rich bottling. The palate's core of stewed cherry fruit is cut by rustic hints of crushed rock, turned earth and dusty sagebrush." - Matt Kettmann
93 pts | James Suckling
"Incredibly aromatic with cherry blossoms, cherries, anise and forest fruit. A dusting of herbs and spices is layered throughout. Fennel seed and star anise linger with minerals. Bright and well-defined. 100% grenache."
The Anchor
2024 Vintage
95 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Based on 80% Mourvèdre and 20% Syrah, the 2024 The Anchor ... offers lots of candied berries, black pepper, violets, Jolly Rancher, and liquid flowers on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, fresh, focused, and elegant, with nicely integrated acidity and polished tannins."
2023 Vintage
96+ pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Smoky red and black berries, charred meats, graphite, and freshly cracked black pepper emerge from the 2023 The Anchor. A barrel sample based on 75% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and 10% Tempranillo that will spend 20 months in 30% new French oak, it shows remarkable purity, focus, medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's an incredibly impressive barrel sample."
96 pts | Wine Palate
"The 2023 The Anchor is composed of 75% Mourvèdre, 15% Syrah, and 10% Tempranillo, all from the Copia Estate Vineyard. It was aged for 20 months in French oak, 30% new. 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." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
95 pts | International Wine Report
"The 2023 Copia The Anchor from the Paso Robles Willow Creek District is a promising blend that showcases precision and a sophisticated, medium- to full-bodied profile. Dominating the blend at 75% Mourvèdre, supported by 15% Syrah and 10% Tempranillo, the wine rested for a 20-month élevage in 30% new French oak. A primary, stony core of graphite and pungent cracked peppercorn anchors the palate, while layers of bacon fat and smoldering earth provide a rugged, savory counterpoint to the fruit. Lush notes of mountain marionberry and black currant emerge with remarkable clarity, framed by tannins that are already exceptionally ripe and integrated. The finish is expansive and persistent, highlighting the wine's inherent purity. For a seamless pairing, serve this alongside a rosemary-crusted rack of lamb; the wine's peppery Mourvèdre spice and structured tannins will cut through the richness of the meat while reflecting the herbal savory notes."
94+ pts | Vinous
"The 2023 The Anchor mixes dusty rose with orange zest, rosemary and crushed raspberries to form its enticingly spicy bouqet. It is decidedly savory, with a lifted feel and tart wild berry concentration that adds staining tension toward the close. This leaves edgy tannins that flex un the senses, further enhanced by nuances of sour citrus and a tart blackberry twang. I love the potential here, but The Anchor will require cellaring to flesh out. It is a blend of 75% Mourvedre, 15% Syrah, and 10% Tempranillo, with partial whole-cluster fermentation on the Syrah." - Eric Guido
94 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"Savory aromas of porcini dust, leather and earthy cocoa draw the nose into this bottling. The savory side is strong and deep on the palate, where the leather, crumpled herb and dust flavors give nuance to the deep black plum core." - Matt Kettmann
94 pts | James Suckling
"Dense and rich from the dominant mourvedre, this is expanded by brambleberries, black raspberries and charcuterie. Savory peppercorns are framed with minerals and sanguine notes."
94 pts | Owen Bargreen
"This wine is now in its third vintage, a Mourvèdre-based wine that has small amounts of Syrah and Tempranillo blended in from three locations in their estate vineyard. Smoked meats and black pepper dusted bacon combine with black tea and exotic spice notes on the nose. The palate has great chalky soils alongside black fruits that meld well with smoky and meaty qualities."
The Cure
2024 Vintage
97 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Based on 45% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, and 25% Grenache, with 15% whole cluster, the 2024 The Cure will spend 18 months in 55% new French oak. It reveals darker berries, leafy herbs, underbrush, and some pepper and meaty nuances on the nose. It's medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. There are 400 cases. It's another deep, layered, complex, utterly compelling barrel sample from Copia."
2023 Vintage
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 | Wine Palate
"The 2023 The Cure is a blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 25% Mourvèdre. It was aged for 20 months in French oak, 45% new. It races out with exuberant notes of red currant jelly, black cherries, and black raspberries, followed by hints of wild sage, underbrush, and black pepper with a touch of anise. Full-bodied, the palate is stacked with red and black berry layers, supported by firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and spicy. Yum!" - LIsa Perrotti-Brown
95 pts | Owen Bargreen
"The 2023 ‘The Cure’ by Copia is a GSM blend that is 45% Syrah with 30 Grenache and the remainder Mourvèdre all coming from the Copia Estate Vineyard. Stored in 40% new French oak, this exudes class on the nose with smoked pork shoulder combines with black olive tapenade, wet rock and shades of wintergreen on the nose. The palate is fresh and lithe with a polished texture and great sense of weight and finesse. A killer bottle of wine, with brilliant working parts, enjoy now and over the next ten years. Drink 2026-2036"
94 pts | International Wine Report
"The 2023 Copia The Cure, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, is a deeply savory and compelling Rhône-style assembly of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 25% Mourvèdre. A distinct graphitic core and iron-like minerality drive the palate, where flavors of muddled boysenberry and huckleberry are joined by a primal, forest floor depth. Structural support comes from finely grained tannins that maintain focus through a finish marked by toasted spice and shades of old leather. Potent notes of roasted bone marrow and dried porcini provide a meaty influence, shifting the narrative away from simple fruit. This medium-bodied red concludes with persistent, warm spice and a dark, brooding intensity."
94 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"There are intriguing cooler-climate aspects to this blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 25% Mourvèdre, particularly the savory tar, black olive and teriyaki aromas on the nose. The palate is thick, viscous and also loaded in savory notes of soy, grilled beef and black pepper." - Matt Kettmann
93 pts | James Suckling
"The umami of meat and bouillon tugs along blackberries, blackcurrants, iron and blood notes. Tealike tannins frame it all, while anise and scorched earth ride through the warmly spiced, dark-fruit finish."
92 + pts | Vinous
"The 2023 The Cure is moody in the glass, as musky red plums blend with grilled herbs and nuances of camphor. It is wiry and lean up front, with brisk acidity and mineral-enhanced wild berry fruits further intensified by a tinge of sour citrus. Structure and long, the 2023 leaves edgy tannins but also leaves the mouth watering for more as echoes of licorice resonate. Have patience here, as The Cure isn't youthfully folded in on itself." - Eric Guido
The Source
2024 Vintage
98 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"All Syrah from four estate blocks and fermented with 20% whole cluster, the 2024 The Source will spend 18 months in 60% new French oak. Darker black and some blue fruit, pepper, violets, and some minty herb notes all shine on the nose. It's a rich, powerful wine on the palate, arguably the most powerful in the lineup, with a deep, full-bodied core, plenty of tannin, integrated acidity, and a great finish. There are 390 cases. It might ultimately be the star of the show here."
2023 Vintage
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 | Wine Palate
"The 2023 The Source is 100% Syrah, aged for 20 months in French oak, 60% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, it needs a little swirling to bring out notes of juicy black plums and ripe raspberries, plus hints of tapenade, tar, lilacs, and underbrush. 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." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
95 pts | Vinous
"The 2023 The Source, a varietal Syrah, blends sweet lavender and violet tones with citrus-tinged blackberries and grilled rosemary. This is cool-toned, with a savory core of red and black fruits underscored by crisp minerality as a wave of vibrant acidity maintains fantastic energy. It's incredibly long, staining and youthfully tight, leaving on olive and licorice resonance that seems to linger for over a minute. The Source was refined for 20 months in 60% new French oak. This is just the second vintage using estate fruit, and I'm truly excited to see how this project progresses." - Eric Guido
95 pts | Owen Bargreen
"The generous and rich 2023 ‘The Source’ shows inky in the glass and is entirely sourced from three separate blocks the Copia Vineyard. White pepper dusted brisket, tar and tobacco leaf all fill the nose alongside black olives. The palate shows a lush mouthfeel with tremendous chalky soil character. Dense and filled with stony minerality, enjoy now and over the next ten years to come."
94 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"Vintner Varinder Sahi promises that this appellation can deliver cool-climate Syrah elements, and this bottling proves it, starting with aromas of charred lamb, blackberry coulis, lavender and uncracked peppercorns. The palate is bold, rich and savory with tarry flavors of pine needle and rosemary adding spice to the berry-laced core."
93 pts | International Wine Report
"The 2023 Copia The Source from Paso Robles tells a compelling story of Syrah's potential in the region, offering a profile defined by beautifully calibrated power. An impressive concentration of fruit anchors the palate, where flavors of blackberry, crushed sagebrush, and black plum skin are seasoned with pungent cracked peppercorns and olive brine. This dense and inky red is supported by deeply steeped tannins that provide a structural breadth and a rugged, savory counterpoint. Nuanced layers of house-cured charcuterie and woodsmoke emerge through the mid-palate, adding complexity to the dark, primary core. While its current balance makes it approachable now, the wine possesses the structural integrity to reward cellar aging for the next decade."
93 pts | James Suckling
"Dense and inky with deeply steeped tannins. Showing blackberry liqueur, black cherries and bacon, this showcases the breadth of what can be accomplished with syrah here. Impressively concentrated fruit is spiced with peppercorns. Beautifully calibrated power and balance."
The Matador
The Matador
2022 Vintage
94 pts | Owen Bargreen
"The 2022 ‘The Matador’ is 80% Tempranillo with the remainder Mourvèdre and Syrah. This is the second vintage of this wine that was sourced from the Calesta Vineyard as well as some fruit from the Copia Estate Vineyard. Stored in 43% new French oak this opens with aromatics of tar and Hoisin sauce alongside smoked bacon and dried herbs with sandalwood notes. The palate is dense and delicious with serious weight and verve, with refined tannins. Gorgeous to consume now, enjoy over the next ten years."
93 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Red and black fruits, cigar, and cedary nuances emerge from the 2022 The Matador. Based on 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Syrah, aged for 30 months in 43% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, firm and focused, but with solid fruit and terrific balance. It shows the sunny style of the vintage while staying focused, balanced, and incredibly drinkable. It should have 10-12 years of prime drinking."
93 pts | Vinous
"The 2022 Matador opens with nuances of sweet sage, tomato leaf, crushed violets, blackberries and mentholated currants. Cool-toned and sleek, it sweeps across the palate with waves of mineral-infused red berry fruit and spice. It leaves the palate stained with primary concentration, tapering off long with a pleasantly bitter tinge and a resonance of tart black cherry that pinches at the cheeks. The Matador is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah, and it was matured for 30 months in 43% new French oak." - Eric Guido
93 pts | International Wine Report
"A sophisticated, weightless elegance defines the 2022 Copia The Matador, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, a masterful assembly of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Syrah. While the palate is undeniably opulent and richly textured, it remains remarkably agile, showing a balanced and graceful architecture that belies its inherent power. Concentrated notes of spiced marionberries and macerated blackberries are seamlessly woven with secondary layers of wet autumn leaves and star anise. Nuanced accents of shaved spice and dried Mediterranean herbs emerge through the mid-palate, supported by a moderate but well-integrated acid line."
93 pts | James Suckling
"Powerful and dusty with cocoa powder and black cherries. Dark cigar tobacco and anise pulse throughout, anchored by scorched earth. Very generous and appealing already, yet the lengthy tannins will allow for extended aging."
92 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"... slowly opens into leathery berries. The tannins is firm and the mouthfeel is dense on the palate, where charred walnut and blistered plum flavors align."
The Matador
2022 Vintage
94 pts | Owen Bargreen
"The 2022 ‘The Matador’ is 80% Tempranillo with the remainder Mourvèdre and Syrah. This is the second vintage of this wine that was sourced from the Calesta Vineyard as well as some fruit from the Copia Estate Vineyard. Stored in 43% new French oak this opens with aromatics of tar and Hoisin sauce alongside smoked bacon and dried herbs with sandalwood notes. The palate is dense and delicious with serious weight and verve, with refined tannins. Gorgeous to consume now, enjoy over the next ten years."
93 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Red and black fruits, cigar, and cedary nuances emerge from the 2022 The Matador. Based on 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Syrah, aged for 30 months in 43% new French oak, it's medium to full-bodied, firm and focused, but with solid fruit and terrific balance. It shows the sunny style of the vintage while staying focused, balanced, and incredibly drinkable. It should have 10-12 years of prime drinking."
93 pts | Vinous
"The 2022 Matador opens with nuances of sweet sage, tomato leaf, crushed violets, blackberries and mentholated currants. Cool-toned and sleek, it sweeps across the palate with waves of mineral-infused red berry fruit and spice. It leaves the palate stained with primary concentration, tapering off long with a pleasantly bitter tinge and a resonance of tart black cherry that pinches at the cheeks. The Matador is a blend of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah, and it was matured for 30 months in 43% new French oak." - Eric Guido
93 pts | International Wine Report
"A sophisticated, weightless elegance defines the 2022 Copia The Matador, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, a masterful assembly of 80% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvèdre, and 5% Syrah. While the palate is undeniably opulent and richly textured, it remains remarkably agile, showing a balanced and graceful architecture that belies its inherent power. Concentrated notes of spiced marionberries and macerated blackberries are seamlessly woven with secondary layers of wet autumn leaves and star anise. Nuanced accents of shaved spice and dried Mediterranean herbs emerge through the mid-palate, supported by a moderate but well-integrated acid line."
93 pts | James Suckling
"Powerful and dusty with cocoa powder and black cherries. Dark cigar tobacco and anise pulse throughout, anchored by scorched earth. Very generous and appealing already, yet the lengthy tannins will allow for extended aging."
92 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"... slowly opens into leathery berries. The tannins is firm and the mouthfeel is dense on the palate, where charred walnut and blistered plum flavors align."
2021 Vintage
94 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"Spicy red and black plums, savory herbs, leather, Asian spices, and chocolate notes all emerge from the 2021 The Matador, another powerful, richly textured, opulent wine from Sahi that has moderate acidity yet a balanced, incredibly compelling profile that stays light on its feet and graceful. A blend of 77% Tempranillo, 15% Mourvèdre, and 8% Syrah, drink bottles over the coming 10-15 years."
93 pts | James Suckling
"Bright red fruit on the nose is supported by an underlying minerality and aromas of dark cherries, red licorice and chalk. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins and bright acidity, with notes of plums, graphite and dried herbs. Grown on calcareous soil. A blend of 77% tempranillo, 15% mourvedre and 8% syrah. Will age gracefully."
Cabernet Sauvignon
2023 Vintage
98 pts | Jeb Dunnuck
"The estate's first all-estate Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is based on 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, and 6% Syrah aged 22 months in 70% new French oak. Beautiful stuff all around, it offers cassis, spicy wood, tobacco, and cedar pencil on the nose. It's full-bodied on the palate, with a round, layered mouthfeel, beautiful tannins, and a great finish. There are 425 cases produced."
96 pts | Wine Palate
"The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon is composed of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petite Sirah, and 6% Syrah. It was aged for 22 months in French oak, 70% new. After a swirl or two, notes of blackcurrant jelly, juicy plums, and red currant jelly spring from the glass, leading to a fragrant undercurrent of violets, camphor, pencil shavings, and dark chocolate. The full-bodied palate delivers a firm frame of grainy tannins and compelling tension, finishing long and ferrous. This is seriously good Cab." - LIsa Perrotti-Brown
95 pts | Wine Enthusiast
"Dense and dark aromas of cocoa, roasted espresso, charred meat and black plum make for a heady nose on this bottling. The palate offers a delicious combination of toasted pecan, blackberry cream and light licorice, proving lavish, complex and rich." - Matt Kettmann
94 pts | Vinous
"The 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a dusting of confectionery spices, giving way to crushed blackberries and mentholated herbs. This is beautifully balanced, with radiant black fruits and graphite mineral tones elevated by vibrant acidity as sweet tannins frame the finish. It tapers off long and tense, with a citrus twang that leaves the senses salivating despite its power and structure." - Eric Guido
2022 Vintage
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." - Matt Kettmann
95 pts | International Wine Report
"The 2022 Copia Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles Willow Creek District is a balanced and sophisticated assembly consisting of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, and 12% Cabernet Franc. A unique, stony tension defines the full-bodied palate, where a frame of chalky tannins and vibrant acidity supports deep layers of blueberry compote and cassia bark. Energetic and spice-driven, the wine leads with a fragrant aromatic profile of lavender pastille and dark baking chocolate. Polished notes of dusty country road and sweet allspice emerge on the mid-palate, adding a sense of refined mineral depth to the concentrated core of muddled blackcurrant. This expressive red possesses a seamless structural integration that persists through a long, high-toned finish. For a classic pairing, serve this with a pan-seared ribeye topped with black garlic butter; the wine's assertive tannins and graphite-laced fruit provide the perfect counterpoint to the steak's rich marbling and savory char."
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. The blend is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, and 12% Cabernet Franc, resting in 70% new barrels."
94 pts | Wine Palate
"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Petit Verdot, and 12% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet-purple in color, it comes barreling out with notes of crème de cassis, baked plums, and wild sage, giving way to hints of graphite and fertile loam. Full-bodied, the palate delivers firm, chewy tannins and just enough freshness to support the black berry flavors, finishing savory. 350 cases were made." - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
93 pts | Vinous
"The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a darkly floral bouquet, mixing dusty lavender and violet tones with nuances of blood orange and black cherries. Silken textures unfold on the palate, weighty yet fresh, with savory red and black fruits underscored by grippy tannins that saturate toward the close. This 2022 maintains a classic feel, tapering off long and structure with a bitter bite of blackcurrant that lingers." - Eric Guido
93 pts | Owen Bargreen
"The outstanding 2022 Copia Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the Willow Creek District. It is juicy and nicely structured stuff that offers loads of black fruits, with roasted dates, espresso grounds and chalky soil character on the palate. Already nicely evolved, with refined tannins, enjoy now and over the next ten years."
92 pts | James Suckling
"Spice-driven and energetic, with notes of blackcurrants, violets and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with chalky tannins, bright acidity and notes of cassia bark, blueberries and graphite. Balanced and sophisticated. A blend of 75% cabernet sauvignon, 13% petit verdot and 12% cabernet franc. Drink or hold."