The 2019 Pinot Noir MacLean's Block is laced with hints of crushed flowers, mint, sweet dried cherry, cedar and pipe tobacco. This is one of the more understated, mid-weight wines in the lineup. The aromatics are quite expressive today. Best of all, the 2019 will drink well with minimal cellaring. A touch of whole clusters works quite well here.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Muldune Trail is a powerful, brooding wine. Black cherry, plum, lavender, spice, licorice and mocha give this inward, packed Pinot tons of character. This site at 1,600 feet in elevation yields a Pinot with big fruit and equally imposing tannins. Give it a few years to soften.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Hailey's Block emerges from a block within Arrendell. Powerful and yet linear, the Hailey's possesses lovely red/purplish berry character, with blood orange, spice and rose petal accents that add character. There's good energy, but also an aggressiveness in the tannin that holds the wine back.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Sealift is a rich, effusive wine. Black cherry, plum, spice, new leather, menthol, licorice and mocha are all dialed up. Pliant and supple, with terrific depth, the Sealift is one of the more overt wines in this range, yet it retains all the nuance that is such a signature of the Copain wines today.

The 2019 Grenache Brosseau offers up copious, sweet red cherry, kirsch, mint, spice and floral notes, all in a gracious, perfumed style that is quite appealing. This mid-weight, racy Grenache is all charm.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley offers a beguiling mix of dark red fruit and the strong mineral/savory notes that are such a signature of the appellation. Black cherry, scorched earth, bittersweet chocolate, licorice and dried herbs lend notable character. This bold, layered Cabernet has a ton to offer. It's a terrific introduction to this range.

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is bold, punchy and full of mountain character. There is some tannin that needs to resolve, but that should not be a problem in a few years' time. Blue/purplish fruit, graphite, lavender, spice and licorice are nicely pushed forward in this structured, mid-weight mountain Cabernet.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Skycrest Vineyard is a dark, racy wine. Black cherry, cloves, licorice, menthol and leather all run through this potent yet juicy Anderson Valley Pinot from Siduri. The Skycrest is not exactly subtle, but it does offer plenty of pleasure in an immediate, bold style.

The 2019 Syrah High Rock Ranch is dark, pliant and super-expressive. Ripe black cherry, plum, leather, spice and incense all take shape nicely. The High Rock offers
plenty of forward appeal. I would give the tannins a year or two to soften. Ultimately, though, this is a pretty accessible young Syrah.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Maggy Hawk offers up scents of dried cherry, cedar, tobacco, dried flowers, anise and orange peel. The flavor profile is distinctly Nebbiolo leaning, but with sweet Pinot tannins, naturally. All the elements are nicely balanced in this ethereal, understated Pinot.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Edmeades is laced with sweet dried cherry, mint, cinnamon, spice, blood orange and anise. Medium in body and gracious, the Edmeades offers plenty of up-front appeal in an easygoing style. Best of all, the 2019 can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Côte Bannie is gracious, aromatic and nicely lifted. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, blood orange and sweet spice give this airy, perfumed Pinot tons of nuance. The 2019 will drink well right out of the gate.

Sweet dark cherry, plum, spice, licorice, mocha and lavender all come together in the 2019 Pinot Noir Ewald Vineyard. Supple and forward, with no hard edges, the Ewald is an excellent choice for drinking now and over the next decade or so

The 2020 Chardonnay Four Hearts is a blend taken from several old vine sites in the Russian River Valley. It offers terrific depth for the year married to vibrant energy. Spice, mint, candied ginger, crushed rocks and citrus confit build nicely in this nervy yet mid-weight Chardonnay.

The 2019 Pinot Noir (Zena Crown Vineyard) Warrior Princess Block, from a site in EolaAmity Hills, is an attractive wine done in a lither, gracious style that offers plenty of near and medium-term appeal. Crushed flowers, spice, blood orange and sweet red berry fruit all grace this understated, classy Pinot.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Docker Hill is one of the most reticent wines in this range from Hartford. Bright, taut and classically austere, the Docker Hill is in no mood to show its cards today. Crushed rocks, mint , rose petal and white pepper lend brilliance. I am not sure this will ever fully soften, as the tannins are pretty incisive.

The 2019 Pinot Noir (Marin County) is savory, earthy and full of character. Dried cherry, leather, blood orange tobacco, game, cedar and herbs give the Marin County Pinot its distinctively wild personality. There's lovely depth in the 2019, not to mention a good deal of character too.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Seven's Bench is a soft, fruity wine with tons of upfront appeal.
Sweet red cherry/plum, spice, cola, new leather and cedar are front and center. Medium in body and supple, the Seven's Bench will drink well with minimal cellaring. There's lovely fruit expression here, all in a mid-weight style that is quite appealing.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Abel is attractive, but also a touch fleeting. Sweet floral accents, spice, mint, worn-in leather and dried cherry fruit all open in a stylish, ethereal Pinot that will drink well right out of the gate.

The 2020 Picpoul Blanc Copain Estate is a very pretty white. Light tropical accents and notable creaminess are more a reflection of vintage than variety, but all the
elements are nicely balanced.

The 2020 Pinot Noir (Anderson Valley) is a very pretty appellation-level Pinot. A burst of dark red fruit, spice, tobacco, menthol and mocha hits the palate. This is a pretty overt Pinot for Siduri these days, but all the elements are nicely balanced for a year that faced significant challenges from heat and drought conditions.

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Sonoma County) is bright and aromatic, but also has a good bit of texture that comes from the stirring of the lees. All the elements are so nicely balanced. Best of all, the 2020 should be a terrific value. It certainly has a ton of Bennett Valley character. Vibrant, grassy notes linger on the finish.

The 2020 Chardonnay (Russian River) is a terrific wine in this very challenging vintage. Bright and nervy, but with good depth, the Russian River Chardonnay offers lovely depth, without the awkward contours that are so typical of the year. Orchard fruit, white flowers and crushed rocks lend attractive energy throughout.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Velvet Sisters is a very pretty, understated wine. I would not push my luck on aging, but then again I doubt too any bottles will be around when longevity becomes an issue. Crushed red berry fruit, spice, cedar, mint and dried flowers give this mid-weight, classy Pinot lovely aromatic presence and fine balance.

The 2020 Trousseau Copain Estate offers up pretty varietal character, with hints of sweet dried cherry, licorice, rose petal, mint, cinnamon and orange peel. The fruit is just a bit dried out, but otherwise the 2020 is nicely done, especially for the year.