this is a completely unique wine for the state, one that calls out more to the loire valley than to rattlesnake hills. coming in at a cool 12.5% alcohol—in a vintage known for average temperatures—it brings detailed notes of flowers, cigar box, raspberry and moist earth. with nine months of neutral french-oak aging, there's barely a trace of oak influence. it's lighter in style but still brings good depth with a long, flavorful finish. as far from a cocktail wine as you can get; serve this one at the dinner table.
Copeland Vineyard