We visited Copain today on a recommendation from a friend Phil was our host and we did the Single Vineyard Pinot Noir Only Private tasting in an outdoor setting It started with a Pinot Rose and was followed by six to seven Pinot Noir Wines We even tasted a High End $95 Bottle which was exceptional, but above my price point Simply put the Service by Phil and the Copain Pinot Noir Wines were Great ! read more

Copain Wines - Wineries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Phil is awesome, the views are awesome. Wine is great and service is always 5 star. Wines are always tasty, not pretentious or snobbish atmosphere. Always has a laid back feel to the tasting room. Amazing views of the valley and surrounding area, definitely worth a visit read more

All around good winery, we ordered the cheese plate option and were happy we did. Good Pinot

Copain. I've got something to say. I delayed visiting, b/c I never know what to think of wineries that have a "coming to god" moment. No, not that this has has nothing to do with Baby Jesus. It involves something of a higher moral decision than THAT. It's about alcohol content. Wells Guthrie, the founder and winemaker, made wines for the critics and made a fair about of $$. I respect that he started from nothing selling wine out of the trunk of his car, but overly ripe bombs are not my style. Neither does picking the fruit at such ridiculously low brix that you end up with a steely wine without flavor, which is increasingly in favor among critics. Also, I'm not old and hope to be buying wine, so who wants to buy in to a winery if they're going to change their style based the taste of a few terrible critics. Yet have to say, pretty good juice. It's a seated tasting. Delightfully chatty, old craggy server was exceptionally well versed. Though I should note, the educational component of the tasting was long. If you're not interested in looking at maps, talking about grapes, clone selection, etc, then this may not be the tasting for you. The grounds are very handsome as were the people behind the counter. Chardonnay was pleasant, but nothing spectacular. P2 was ok as well, though a bit of middle ground. The first pinot was the Tous Ensemble and not a bad entry level pinot. Then on the to better wines. The Anderson Valley was exceptional for the $. The syrahs were pretty good as well. Though really they are not as extreme as say Teutonic, Arnot Roberts or Wind Gap, so they represent a step back from the ledge with leaner ETOH and a bit more finesse. Tasting: 7 wines (P2, chard, 3 pinots, 2 syrahs) Price: $20 Appointment: required Overall: Overall good tasting. Wines are soundly made. While often on the leaner side, they still appeal to a wide audience. Bonus points for education if your looking for it. read more

I heard about Copain through a friend of my mom who mentioned they host weddings. I emailed their event coordinator and did not receive a response. After 4 days, I emailed her again as we were going to be in the area that weekend looking at some other venues. To her credit, she called me and apologized for the delay. I emailed her again a few days before to shift our appointment time by 30 minutes and never received a response so clearly responsiveness is not their strong point. While we were talking, I asked about the event spaces and capacities and was told for our group it would not be a problem. After visiting, I have no idea how you would fit more than 60 people there for a wedding. The only way would be to have the reception in the driveway or parking lot. She assured us the driveway dinner was not bad as it seemed so to be polite we kept our mouths shut and watched the video. It is that bad. There is no way to disguise a concrete driveway. Afterwards we expected to taste some wine since you have to buy it from them and she didn't even offer. And we thought it was so weird that she recommended other venues for us to look at as if we hadn't passed her interview and therefore could not have our wedding there even if we wanted to. The views here are nice and it might be a good place to taste wine, but I wouldn't know! read more

This is a tough review to write, as part of my experience was really fantastic, while another part wasn't so much. The winery itself is amazing. Gorgeous view, friendly service in the tasting room, and the wines were very tasty. I definitely recommend that part of the winery. However, if you're going to buy some bottles of wine from them, I suggest buying them there and leaving with your order rather than having them ship it. As some other reviewers have mentioned, their customer service for orders is extremely poor. Here's what happened: My wife and I visited their tasting room and placed an order in person, they said that the order should go out within a couple days. After about five days I called to check in on the order only to find that the order was never entered in their system. They did find my form, and told me it would go out in their next shipment in about a week. After almost two weeks of still nothing, I called and spoke to a different person who said they couldn't find my order at all. He then said he'd do some digging and call me back. He never did. Eventually, I called and left a voicemail saying not to bother and if they did find my order to just cancel it. I also reiterated the problems I've had with their service. That was a week ago, and I still haven't heard back back even to receive an apology for them completely dropping the ball on customer service. read more

We came to Copain by appointment on a Tuesday via Max Napa Tours, it was our first stop. Mainly my point is I was completely sober, I can attest this is some seriously fantastic wine! The tasting was cool and interesting. We were given the background of Copain Winery, and heard fun stories about the winemaker and vineyards. I'm a red gal, typically don't care much for the white wines, and they actually have a fantastic white Viognier here. I think we tasted about 8 wines total, 2 whites and 6 reds. All were wonderful, and we left with 3 bottles in tow. We joined their wine club since every bottle I tried, I fell in love with. The picturesque setting is so lovely. They have lovely Adirondack chairs where you can sit, relax, and look out over their fields. Highly recommend you stop over and visit. Would also recommend you make a reservation for their picnic tables for a beautiful lunch. read more

My boyfriend and I had a whirlwind one day anniversary trip driving through Napa and Sonoma, and since we were driving and had so little time, we decided to pick one winery to do a tasting at. When we first looked through lists of wineries in Napa, we were a little overwhelmed by all of the giant, renowned wineries and the smaller wineries that had glowing reviews. Since we are pinot lovers, we decided to narrow down our search and through some stroke of luck we ended up at Copain Wines. Copain does tastings by appointment, so we called on our way over to let them know that we would be there in about an hour, which worked out fine. When we got there, we were greeted by a beautiful little estate with reclined wooden chairs overlooking the Russian River. Our host, Shannon, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and a great conversationalist (without being overbearing or intrusive). The standard $20 tasting includes 5 wines, including a Chardonnay, two Pinot Noirs, and two Syrahs, as well as a cheese and charcuterie plate. In our conversations with Shannon, we revealed that we were Pinot fans, and she graciously offered to pour us an extra pinot that was not on the tasting list. The Pinots were excellent, light with a great minerality, and due to the structure of the tasting and the style of winemaking at Copain, the different wines we tasted gave us an extraordinary look at the terroir of the different vineyards that Copain sources grapes from. Aside from the tasting itself, I can't say enough about Shannon. She went out of her way to make our short stay at Copain enjoyable. We told her we were going to San Francisco after our day in wine country, and she wrote a list of her favorite restaurants in Sonoma and SF for us along with giving us her personal email address if we had any questions about her recommendations. This was an awesome experience, and I would absolutely recommend Copain to anyone who loves Pinots or Syrahs! read more

Trying to pick a day of wineries is quite difficult, but somehow we managed to pick copain and make a 10 AM appointment. They email you the code to the gate and then call to confirm you received the email and the code. The place is located high on the hilltop with views that are absolutely gorgeous! As we arrived we took a couple minutes to enjoy the amazing view at this place. Once we stepped inside we were greeted right away and give a glass of their welcome wine P2. A gentleman took us outside and gave us an overview of the winery, wine makers, and the property we were on. P2 is a blend of pinot noir and pinot gris, served cold it was quite refreshing and tasty. Next he moved us to the picnic table area where our glasses were set up and a nice plate of food was awaiting us. They poured 4 more wines at the table, 2 pinot noirs, and 2 syrahs. They then went into great detail about the grapes and the wine they produce there. They even broke out some maps to help explain the local wine regions. The plate of food had figs, salami, 3 cheeses, and nuts. All of which were tasty and we followed the recommendation of our server on when to eat each item. The wines were tasty, I am typically not a huge fan of either of these wines. I was pleasantly surprised. I liked the final syrah so much we decided to order a bottle of that. If your looking for a informative tasting with servers with a excellent amount of knowledge this is your place. Its a incredible calm experience, very laid back and there are no crowds. If your looking to taste wine get in and get out then definitely stay away. read more

Amazeballs. The views are gorgeous, the wines delicious and the service friendly and knowledgeable. I can't say enough about it - we went to four wineries in a day and this place was far and away the best, even for the atmosphere alone. We were late leaving brunch, so we had to call ahead and they warned us that another party was immediately afterward but that we could still come (very nice of them, as appointment-only wine tastings go). If you hadn't told me it was an abbreviated presentation I never would have known - we went through all the wines and little cheese plate and still had some time to loiter. Some time on the adirondack chairs out back taking in the vista made me never want to leave. Could not recommend more. It is, however, easy to miss when driving by, so make sure you've got your eyes peeled! read more

I would not recommend this winery as there are plenty of places in Russian River with better wine and better customer service. Wine: - Fairly underwhelming - The P2 was not good at all. Any time a winery tells you this is delicious cold, it means the wine is only palatable when it is cold - Pinots were fine but I'd take Joseph Swan, Merry Edwards, VML or Thomas George any day of the week over these guys Customer Service: - Truly horrendous - Bob, who was our pourer during the trip, was a very nice man. But Bob did not know the tasting policy had changed from a $15 or waived fee with purchase to a $20 advanced reservation charge. We all bought wine to avoid the charge, as is fairly customary across Sonoma (even though we didn't love the wine) - In the end, we got double charged. And when I approached the winery about this mistake they were very inflexible about refunding us money for our trouble or for the mixed messages we received during our visit If you want somewhere with good wine and friendly service, head to the places I listed above read more

Don't come here. I loved everything about this winery until they decided to become "Napafied" and members only. Their wines remain amazing, their treatment of people that bought their wines for years, terrible. I stil do not understand how their rating remains at 4 Stars. read more

Copain is a young star among giants - Rochioli, Williams-Selyem, and others... that share this few square-mile area of land. Copain's winery is fairly new, and very impressive. The wines here are balanced, expressive, elegant, and delicious. As so many here have already said, if you like one or two of these wines, you will likely fall for them all. The Viogniers that they make are great. If you haven't tried much of this varietal, try this for a good example. The Syrahs here are meaty and lean, good representations of a more restrained new-world version, with the pepper and bacon and herbalness you comes to expect. Their Rhone wines in general are quite satisfying. The Pinot Noirs are ethereal, earthy, and delicious. Come here for affordable blends and single-vineyard versions, all coming from Pinot-centric areas. All in all, Copain is a place to visit! read more

I had the pleasure of visiting Copain with 4 friends September 27th. We were hosted by the charming Travis for our fabulous visit. Of 3 days of tasting, this was in my top 2 favorites. Beautiful property and lovely wine and food pairing. Travis was a wonderful host, sharing his knowledge of wine, wine making and food. Thank you so much! read more

We came here on the morning of my friend's wedding with 7 people looking to do a tasting. We were promptly rejected service because they only take walk in groups of 6 people even though they only had 4 other tasters in the facility at the time. They were incredibly rude and inflexible in their rejection of service. Truly great customer service comes from finding solutions, not adhering to arbitrary guidelines. We strolled down the road to another local winery where we were warmly greeted and our groom to be congratulated repeatedly, No that is customer service! I have done several tastings here in the past alongside a few people in our group, I can confidently say this is the last any of us will make to Copain Wines. read more

We have enjoyed Copain's stellar wines for many years. Unfortunately, our experience today in their sales room was less than stellar- quite offensive, really. Souring enough that I will not be drinking any more Copain and will be sharing this encounter with any who should offer a glass. It was a cold, wintry afternoon, and our group of 4 adults (with 2 children) were looking forward to enjoying a bottle of Copain, along with their vineyard view, for a bundled-up picnic. My son and I entered the tasting room a few minutes ahead of the rest of our small group (was it the presence of a child that hardened the Copain representative's face?). We quietly approached the bar and I was greeted with reserve, no smile. When I said my group was interested in a bottle of rose'..., he interrupted, sighed, and informed me that they had been "sold out of that for over 6 months," implying in his tone that I somehow should have known this. I was surprised at his attitude, but said that there would be 3 others joining me shortly, we planned to do a tasting, and then we would simply have to choose a different bottle to enjoy with our picnic outside on their patio. "We only allow club members to picnic here." I was utterly taken aback. His presumption (not "Would anyone in your party happen to be a member?" or even a gracious "Oh, unfortunately...") floored me, then in retrospect offended me. No apology. No alternative. Just silence. Not one for snappy retorts, I stared at him for a moment, then took my son's hand and left. Is hospitality completely gone from the Russian River? The representatives from other RR wineries we've visited over the past 4 years, even the past 7 days, would argue otherwise. Copain wine gets 4-5 stars, no doubt. But there are equally talented winemakers at the same (or lower!) price tag with broad smiles, genuine love of their wine, and a winsomeness toward all who might agree. And those others are the ones to whom we'll be returning. read more

Wanted to taste here after tasting with a friend a month ago who is a member and had a pretty great experience. Arrived at 3:15pm (they close at 5pm) the place was pretty much vacant other than 2-3 tables. They refused to seat us saying they were closing early. No reason just that they wanted to close early. Last time here my party bought a case of wine which I was excited to restock. Shame on the staff that wanted to close early even though the hours clearly stated 5pm as a closing time. Guess who was awesome....J vineyards for bubbles. Staff was nice, accommodating and very knowledgeable. Left with a lots of bubbles to share with friends. . Thank you for being awful Copain......I was able to get some awesome bubbles because of it! read more

This was one of the best stops on our trip through Healdsburg and Sonoma, and definitely the most scenic. We spent an hour and a half taking in the sights and tasting various wines, and didn't even get to the notorious picnic baskets that everyone has recommended. Make sure you wait for some nice weather (not the easiest thing to do) for the trip, so that you get the full experience. Inside you are treated to plenty of fantastic wine, and employees who are enthusiastic and well-informed. We ended up taking home a bottle of Chardonnay, even though it would have been an easy decision for the other bottles as well. Put this one on your list read more

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I agree with the 5-star reviews. If I could, I would give this place SIX stars. If you like a great Pinot, this is the place. The Les Voisins varietal is amazing. Wait... maybe I shouldn't be so encouraging. I want there to be plenty of bottles left for me! Really. The pinot here is out of this world. I am not a big white wine drinker - but did really like the crispness of the Viognier. I've never reviewed a winery, but this one deserves all kudos. It is not pretentious and gorgeously beautiful. Like one other reviewer, I would get married here. Or select their wines for a special event. Friendly people, nice to wander through the small garden. Worth the trip to Healdsburg!!! read more

I love this winery. Our tasting appointment was truly relaxing, informative, delicious, and beautiful. We were a party of six and were seated at a picnic table outside. Everyone had plates of food to taste along with their wine. The person pouring for us was Chris. He did a wonderful job explaining the different wines we tasted and answered all of our questions (we were an inquisitive group). We never felt rushed, nor did we feel as if he was going over our heads with the information he gave us. After our tasting was over we moved to the wooden chairs that overlooked the beautiful view and were told we could take our time and relax for as long as we wanted. He also recommended a few restaurants for us to try in town. From start to finish, our visit was wonderful. We loved the wine, the setting, and the people working there (thank you Chris!). We purchased several bottles and will return to visit again... Hopefully soon! read more

We did a Farmhouse table tasting at Copain. It was very informative, but very LONG! We were seated at a table with 5 other guests, for a total of 11 and were lectured about wine making for more than an hour. Some topics discussed included soil composition, climate, etc. It was by far the most in depth discussion about the process during our entire trip. The lecture included several maps. If you are well versed on wine and interested in the nitty-gritty details this is for you! I, however, did not know enough to really understand and appreciate the lecture. It was a little over my head at points. Other members of my group loved it! The wine was really good; there were some interesting options. P2- a white/red/rose mix. read more

We had the pleasure of attending the Rose Release Pink Party at Copain on Saturday. From the moment we walked into the tasting room and throughout the event, the Copain staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. Our first point of contact was with Nora and Travis at the front table, where they greeted us with a "delicious and beautiful " glass of 2018 "Les Voisins " Rose. With that being said we were delighted to meet Copain's winemaker, Ryan Zepaltas. He explained that he was most excited about this Rose, as it was his first release since coming to Copain. Congratulations, Ryan! You are certainly off to a "delicious and remarkable" start. Thank you for your passion and commitment to the Copain brand. Can't wait to see what's in store for us with the future releases. Again, thank you, Copain for a lovely day. It is always a day to remember when we visit. read more

this place is fantastic! I planned a lunch here for a group of 20 and I can't even relay how great it was-- the food (as prepped by Ariel) was insane, I heard at least three people say it was the best chicken they've ever had, I think 4 or 5 people in our group bought her cookbook (and she was actually kind enough to come out and talk to us about how to make it-- put it in duck fat- duh!) and not one person was able to speak while they were eating. The wine just got better as we went down the list, the pinots were just incredible-- they were perfect, full of flavor but still light. Their roussande (sp?) was also amazing, I bought two bottles (although they are pretty much out) and I actually ended up joining their wine club-- I don't belong to any but had I left there without joining I would have kicked myself. The highlight of the whole thing was how easy the event guy (Jim Kuhner) made planning. He was responsive, he sent photos of the area where we would be sitting, he had suggestions on the food, they put these beautiful persimmons from the property on the table (pretty sure I saw one of our guests throw one in her purse-- sorry!) and printed up both a menu and a tasting menu. Jim let us hang out as long as we wanted and we ended up canceling our next winery because nothing was going to be better then hanging out in the sun and drinking wine. All of this and I haven't even described how beautiful the setting was-- which really can't be described. Overall excellent wine, wonderful staff and just a really welcoming place to be. read more

Watch closely or you'll drive past this place. We came by the recommendation of someone at Thomas George (also great!) There are cool french-inspired buildings and beautiful views from the tasting room. It was a cold, rainy winter day when we stopped by and there was only one other couple in the tasting room. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable and we talked with them for a long while. We very much enjoyed all the wines we tasted and took home a blend and pinot. read more

Awesome spot to have lunch, sample good wine and enjoy one of the best views of Sonoma. The thing that blows you away is the peacefulness and simplicity of the place....perfectly situated on a hill overlooking the Russian River Valley, on the outskirts of Sonoma so not as crowded, and one tasting room where afterwards you sit on wooden lawn chairs and take in the gorgeous views while polishing off the bottle you just purchased. The wines were good, not great - we liked the Rose and Pinot Noir the best. If you want to do a group outing and grab a relaxing picnic lunch with vino - this is the place....the lunch/tasting combo is $35 and definitely worth it. read more

Someone recently recommonded this winery to me and what a great recommendation it was! Very friendly staff who is willing to explain all the wines to you. The wines are amazing French style wines! I have already been back to visit again, because I had to have more of their wine. Tasting and the bottles are a little expensive for the area (I usually don't like to spend too much) but it is actually worth it! I will defintley return whenever possible. **They also have tables and chairs outside with great views. read more

So I found myself standing in the Oakville Grocery waiting for a sandwich checking out the wine. Honestly the only reason I picked the Copain, was that a client of ours had received the several cases a few days earlier, and everything this guys has tasted me on has been fantastic (and he had ordered a lot of Copain!) Since the bottle was under 40$, we decided to give it a shot. Fantastic wine for the price! I recall picking up the bottle several times to take a better look. I even looked them up to find out where the property was.... it was literally right down the street from the place I was staying!!....... (bummer it was appointment only and I was leaving the next day : /.....) I cannot wait to return with more time and visit the property! I wish I could find it closer to me! Thanks for the wonderful bottle! read more

Best Winery in the Area - And considering how many other vineyards there are in the Russian River Valley, that is saying something! The grounds are comfortable, access is easy, wines are reasonably priced - what more can you ask for? I think the best thing about our experience, other than tasting excellent wines, was taking 20 minutes to sit out in an adirondack chair overlooking their property and relax. The tasting room is well done, staff was out-of-their-way nice and I really enjoyed my experience here. We missed the driveway going by it the first time so make sure you have a good GPS with you. The entrance is off one of the main roads but it was a little difficult to see when you are coming around the bend. Other than that, it was a phenomenal experience. I think i'm going to become a member to have reasons to go back! read more

Copain Wines - The view overlooking the vineyard - Wineries Near Me - Healdsburg, California

Wonderful visit hosted by Rick. Very elegant, approachable wines served on a lovely, comfortable patio with a great wine country view.

My sister and I visited Copain Wines last week. I wanted to visit this winery because I had had their "Les Voisins," pinot noir at a recent dinner at Bouchon in Yountville. The winery is spectacularly situated on a hillside overlooking the Russian River Valley. Our tasting was outside at one of their rustic farm tables and was a lovely setting for the fantastic wines that followed. Our host, Phil, was hospitable and extremely knowledgeable. We tasted several pinot noirs, syrahs, but my favorite was the crisp mineral chardonnay that we started with. What also impressed me and added to the experience was the composed cheese plate that they had prepared for all of us. We had a delicious local cheese paired with almonds, crisp rosemary, and a blackberry jam that had been made at the winery! Overall the tasting was casual yet classy, with the added benefit that the wines were delicious! I would highly recommend Copain if you like a lighter, balanced style of wine.. I joined the wine club and am looking forward to bringing back some friends in the near future! read more

We LOVED Copain's delicious wine, friendly staff, and beautiful views. We went recently to have a $20 tasting during their first tasting time slot (11:00 am), but arrived 35 minutes early by mistake. Instead of being frustrated with us for arriving technically before they opened, Jeff showed us to their breathtaking view point seating and gave us a glass of Rose. He was so personable and funny that we felt like we were amongst friends, not to mention he had some awesome recommendations for restraunts around the area! For our tasting, Bob (a former Green Beret for the US Army) led us through each wine with his valuable knowledge of not only the wines but also the AVAs in which the wines were grown and suggested pairings of the fruit/cheese/nut place with certain wines we were trying. Over all, our experience was wonderful and we left Copain unsure if any other winery on our list would compare. Our experience was worth well over $20 each. This is going to be my go-to recommendation for any friends traveling in the Healdsburg area! read more

We had a marvelous experience this week at Copain Winery. Alyssa hosted my wife and I, explaining in a very articulate and passionate manner, the Copain story. Her passion was only exceeded by the wonderful wines. Her knowledge about winemaking and the nuances rivaled anyone we met touring wineries. Loved the wines-P2 was quite special-very unusual blend-red and white grapes! Joined the club and took a few bottles to dinner that night. Fab view and a total relaxing way to taste wine. Glad we came. read more

tasted for the first time at Copain yesterday and we had a fantastic experience. Ezra was our host and in addition to an informative tour of the barrel room & production facility, he made our experience enjoyable. during our seated tasting, he commented thoughtfully and with confidence while pouring each wine, and exhibited a professional demeanor. as for the wine? pretty dang tasty. highlights included the Rose' of Pinot Noir and 2007 Hawks Butte Syrah. Copain produces wine in what might be best described as a "restrained" style, with plenty of acidity and minerality to balance the ample fruit. with their current vintages offering a lower ABV, these wines are a refreshing change and i hope the winemaker continues this direction. add to the great wines and hospitality a fantastic view, this is a must-stop on your wine country adventures. read more

Before its new owners took over, Copain was a wonderful place: great wines, incredible views, wonderful hosts. With its now new owners, the hosts are less than wonderful. Per some other reviews, the hosts are snarky, inappropriate with their comments and sometimes downright nasty. Avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid, avoid,... With so many outstanding wineries in Healdsburg, you won't miss Copain at all. read more

I came here on a double date where my friend's bf was a member and the experience was bad. bad. bad. bad. Bad #1: We had one of the tastings but our server (some guy with a Texan belt- I don't remember his name) talked the whole time. I was trying to be polite so I encouraged him because I thought he would eventually go away. He didn't. Bad #2: What he did do though was kick us out 30 minutes before the next guests arrived for their tasting because they needed to have enough time to set up the space. So we were forced to go sit outside when it was raining (it had a patio cover but rain still blows horizontally). Well the next guests never arrived and so the place we were seating was empty and could have been occupied me and my friends. Bad #3:They didn't have any food and when you are drinking you want something more than their stupid plate of almonds. Bad #4: My friend paid for my bf and my tasting so in return we wanted to buy a bottle for the group to enjoy. The idiots there put it on one card and wouldn't split the wine on to another tab- making up some bullshit excuse for why they couldn't. Good #1: Afterwards- we went to a local brewery cafe were I had the most delicious peanut butter hamburger ever! But that was NOTHING that Copain did. Seriously- F. This place. read more

I've been a fan of Copain's wines for several years, and I really enjoyed a prior visit to their property. Yesterday, a group of friends engineered their schedules so that we could make the tasting I reserved, and unfortunately, we left very disappointed. While the property is lovely, the tasting experience did not match the quality of the setting and the wines. Our host (the Texan someone else references in reviews) had cheesy comments/jokes, rushed through the tasting in 15 minutes, and pushed the wine membership too hard. We were prepared to buy a few hundred dollars worth of wine, but he would not waive the tasting fee and reminded us that he's been to "over 400 wineries" and they never waive a fee for a seated tasting. (Annoying one-upmanship comment...). We left without making a purchase and went to Macrosite, where we experienced incredible hospitality, a really leisurely tasting, and where they waive a tasting fee if you buy bottles. Go figure. Really a bummer - this guy was totally off brand, and it feels like the entire experience has gotten overly commercial. Also, they lost the rights to their best vineyard (from which they make Monument Tree) to Twomey, who owns that property... looks like I'll be drinking there in the future. read more

Delicious wines and beautiful property, but our tasting rep talked constantly for the entire 1 hour appointment. He held up one map the entire time and kept talking about random vineyards in the area. I didn't really learn anything about the wines we were drinking or the winery itself. He also kept talking about wines that were already sold out so we couldn't try or buy them. He also pitched us for about 20 minutes on their wine club. The winery rep at the table next to ours left several times for extended periods to give his group time to relax, talk, and enjoy the wines. We didn't get a chance to enjoy or talk about the wines amongst each other or to enjoy each others' company. My boyfriend's mom wanted to try a sip of a Chardonnay before buying it (one that was not on the tasting menu) and our rep kind of rudely said they didn't do that, but when we went back inside the main tasting room with the bar the girl working there happily poured her a taste. Also, they don't comp the tasting fee if you end up purchasing bottles to take home. read more

4 stars for the wine. 5 stars for the view. But for some reason I don't think this place should be as highly acclaimed as it is, so im demoting them for pretentiousness. The sit down (with strangers) experience was weird but worked out. The other guests were great but even they thought the dinner style tasting was awkward. Of 6 wines I only liked 1 and the other guests agreed they didn't care for any of the syrah or two of the pinots. EVEN THE WINE CLUB MEMBER seemed dissapointed. When I pour out 5 of 6 wines and pay 40/person tasting fee I guess I expect to be offered to revisit what i liked. Instead he asked if i wanted to take anything home, LOL. so three stars because I just wasn't blown away and the vibe was a wee bit snobby read more

Copain, I loved you and you let me down. Really, really good wine--I especially like the viognier and the syrah--and not terribly expensive. But wow, what bad service! I ordered a bottle of wine online; three weeks later (long after the occasion for which I had ordered it), it finally showed up. I literally had to call every day for a week to try to get information on the order. Every time, the customer service rep promised that she was about to send me the tracking info (which she never did). Eventually they apologized for the bad service and promised to refund the shipping charge, which (surprise!) they still haven't done. So go to the winery! Buy some wine! Visit the pretty park across the road! Just don't have anything shipped or buy online. read more

Man what's not to love about Copain Winery? If you are a Pinot fan, this is a must stop in Sonoma. Copain's estate and wine tasting area lack some of the pizazz of larger operations, but the Pinot's will knock your socks off. Fans of Williams Selyem Winery, known for the superb Pinot's, will be right at home here but at about $10 a bottle cheaper. The wines sell themselves, and it was a no-brainer to join the wine club. We also enjoyed a crisp French style Chardonnay brewed up without the evil MF and thus lacking that syrupy, buttery note. The Syrah's are also not to be missed. By appointment only, this should be part of your Sonoma itinerary if you are a Pinot fan. read more