Copain

Kiser "En Bas" Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

9.2126 ratings
9.338 pro ratings
Anderson Valley, North Coast, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Bright ruby red with a hint of garnet. Aromas of stewed fruits with some beetroot and clove. More acidic than I was expecting. Sour cherry ( hope not added acid). This comes from Copains best vineyard in the Anderson Valley. Still quite vibrant with bright red fruits. Not as impressive as I wanted it to be.

Bright ruby red with a hint of garnet. Aromas of stewed fruits with some beetroot and clove. More acidic than I was expecting. Sour cherry ( hope not added acid). This comes from Copains best vineyard in the Anderson Valley. Still quite vibrant with bright red fruits. Not as impressive as I wanted it to be.

Dec 21st, 2019
Ira Schwartz

On the nose the California version of Vosne Romanee spice . Wonderful concentration in the mouth with minimal weight. Red fruit, cranberry and lavender mix with the slightest hint of earth.

On the nose the California version of Vosne Romanee spice . Wonderful concentration in the mouth with minimal weight. Red fruit, cranberry and lavender mix with the slightest hint of earth.

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2017
Ira Schwartz

Wow. A spectacularly fragrant nose of red and black cherries and violets. On more than one occasion I have been hypnotized by a wine's "nose" only to be disappointed by the palate. In this instance the nose was strictly foreplay. An avalanche of fruit that is held in check by its structure until it is unleashed in a wave of red and black fruit, baking spice and minerals. Hoping age will bring out even greater complexity.

Wow. A spectacularly fragrant nose of red and black cherries and violets. On more than one occasion I have been hypnotized by a wine's "nose" only to be disappointed by the palate. In this instance the nose was strictly foreplay. An avalanche of fruit that is held in check by its structure until it is unleashed in a wave of red and black fruit, baking spice and minerals. Hoping age will bring out even greater complexity.

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2016
Steve Greer

This is tasting fantastic. Balanced between bright cherry floral roasted herb. Very open straight out of the bottle

This is tasting fantastic. Balanced between bright cherry floral roasted herb. Very open straight out of the bottle

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2014
Sommelara

Delicioso!!

Delicioso!!

Feb 2nd, 2017
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.7

Tasty but overpriced.

Tasty but overpriced.

Nov 25th, 2016
boyd

Delicious. Drink away.

Delicious. Drink away.

Mar 1st, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

Don't open for a few years. Needs time to unfurl & even a few hours of breathing won't get it there at this stage. If you can't resist, try it with a Coravin but otherwise try to save it for later!

Don't open for a few years. Needs time to unfurl & even a few hours of breathing won't get it there at this stage. If you can't resist, try it with a Coravin but otherwise try to save it for later!

Dec 21st, 2015
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

#ipob

#ipob

Mar 16th, 2015
Alexis Davis Iaconis

Hospitality Director Copain Wines

9.5

Live the new 2012 Kiser en Bas Pinot noir. Dense red fruits and delicate spice. Earthy core and long powerful finish. Great example of the perfect vintage in this coastal climate.

Live the new 2012 Kiser en Bas Pinot noir. Dense red fruits and delicate spice. Earthy core and long powerful finish. Great example of the perfect vintage in this coastal climate.

Mar 16th, 2015