Up and down the Central Coast, our varietals grew in a variety of soils ranging from calcareous limestone of West Paso Robles to ruggedly unique sandy soils in Sta. Rita Hills. One minute, our feet stood on rocky hilltops that were once the bottom of the Pacific Ocean and other times, we were entrenched in windswept, beachy sand. We marveled at the differences and knew that these vineyards would make masterful blends. There was ample rainfall in 2019, a cool spring with a late bud break. Overall, the growing season was temperate, and ripening was picture perfect. What results are wines of balance, concentration and great complexity. The literal fruits of 2019’s labor have been a joy to watch grow and to raise into this wine. This is Copia’s finest, most compelling harvest to date.

The Source is vivacious, full-bodied and multi-layered. Baker’s chocolate and black forest cake, ripe blackberries, and cassis flourish with tones of cracked pepper, smoky bacon, aromatic herbs and leather. Refined tannins and mouthwatering acidity create balance. The Source is a savory showstopper of a Syrah.

Cabra Romero Cheese
Dry Aged Ribeye

20 months 56% new French oak.

Vineyards: Kimsey, John Sebastiano, Bien Nacido, Alta Colina, Live Oak Ranch, Denner

June 11, 2021