$77

Gold – Best of Class – Best Rhone Red 2022 El Dorado County Wine Competition
Gold – 2022 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver – 2022 Foothill Wine Festival Competition
Silver – 2022 California State Fair

Celebrate the good times with this Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre blend. An herbaceous nose rife with black raspberry heralds the holidays, while vibrant, fresh flavors lead to a cinnamon-rich center. This fabulous blend is our expression of thanks for the 16 wonderful years owner Dick Cooper and winemaker Michael Roser have spent working in tandem! Serve with lamb lollipops for a spread to impress.

$77

Double Gold — 2023 SF Chronicle Wine Competition

Celebrate life by taking a sensory journey through the Rhone Valley with our Grenache-Syrah-Mourvédre blend (1/3 each). The best barrels of each of these wines were selected, then aged for 58 months in 100% New French Oak. The nose offers floral and fruity scents reminiscent of hibiscus and currants. Lush flavors of cherry and licorice are complemented by a graceful mouthfeel and a spicy/juicy finish. This elegant wine is gorgeously balanced with a nice tannin structure. Enjoy with THE classic GSM food pairing: Ribeye Steak.

$34

Double Gold – 2022 El Dorado County Wine Competition
Gold — 2022 California State Fair
Silver – 2022 Foothill Wine Festival Competition

Prior to the Renaissance, Barbera was known in Italy as “the people’s wine.” Today, Cooper Vineyards’ Barbera can still be regarded as “the people’s wine” because the people just love it! A big cherry nose with hints of vanilla and warm spice draws you in to a full, luscious, dark-chocolaty and satisfying mouthfeel. The lingering finish will have you longing for the next succulent sip. A meal of Grilled Beef Tri-Tip with Chinese Five Spice and our 2019 Barbera is certain to stimulate and captivate the palate.

$46

The premium version of our Famous and Fabulous Barbera, this 2019 Riserva has THE most exquisite nose! An undeniably unique combination of caramel, smoky, apple and strawberry aromas are the perfect prelude to the complex cherry, chocolate and warm spice palate. Aged for 33-1/2 months in 100% New American Oak, this masterpiece finishes super smooth, super mellow and very rich! May we suggest Drunken Steak with Shiitake Mushrooms for your pairing pleasure.

$36

Our late harvest Roussanne dessert wine doesn’t disappoint from beginning to end… from the soft peach color to the lovely aromas of pear and honeysuckle to the silken, dry finish. Delicious with a festive platter of dried apricots, blue cheese, dried cranberries, and Marcona almonds.

$33

Silver — 2023 San Francisco Chronicle

The nose on our 2019 Primitivo will, quite literally, knock your socks off! Rich boysenberry and cedar fragrances blossom into a delightful pomegranate, almond and cocoa core. So much pleasure to be had from the full, smooth, dry, lingering finish. You’ll want to share this one with someone special while preparing Pasta Puttanesca together!

$46

Best of Class – 2022 Foothill Wine Festival Competition
Gold – 2022 Foothill Wine Festival Competition

Representing the best of the Italian Tuscan region, our Brunello clone Sangiovese is seductively expressive with citrus, star anise and floral notes on the nose, seamlessly transitioning to a full-bodied, complex flavor profile. Smooth, structured and balanced, the integrated tannins herald… wait for it… a juicy blast of cranberry followed by a sophisticated and beautiful finish. A stunning wine to pair with its quintessential companion, Pappardelle al Cinghiale, for a traditional Tuscan feast!

$40

The legend returns! Our current vintage of 100% St. Peter’s Church clone Zinfandel is infinitely complex, awash with currants, raspberry and spice. Subtle tannins and good structure make this a staff favorite. A perfect accompaniment to Black Olive Tapenade Stuffed Chicken Breast.

$40

Silver – 2021 Orange County Fair

Like drinking history in a glass! Delicate aromas of spice, leather and plums beckon you to delve deeper into the rich fullness of our premium Zinfandel. Aged for more than 30 months in oak, our current vintage is infinitely complex with notes of dried cherries and
shaved chocolate on the palate, while the smooth and spicy finish does not disappoint. A heavenly epicurean adventure when enjoyed with Dry Rub Ribs.

$31

Silver – 2022 California State Fair
Silver – 2022 El Dorado County Wine Competition

Softly scented with wildflowers and muted caramel the lovely rosewood color ushers in flavors of pomegranate and Rainier cherry. This medium-bodied 2019 Zinfandel has a bit of pepper and a hint of sweetness on the pleasantly dry finish. This is a very classic style — fruity and lush, pairing best with rich and robust foods like grilled meats. But a really fun local gastronomic adventure might be Cooper’s 2019 Zinfandel with Pepperoni Pizza from Gold Dust Pizza in Sutter Creek. Yum!