Copain "Les Copains" James Berry Vyd. Paso Robles 2005

Red/purple.

Crushed red and blue fruit nose, slight earth.

Deep, sweet and plush. Suggestion of new oak not seen in the previous two vintages. Better depth in the mid-palate, but structure catches up on the finish. This seems as though it will benefit from bottle-age.

I think this vintage includes a decent bit of Syrah.

Day 4 - Very primary, crushed blueberry nose. I'd guess Syrah, blind. Round and sweet, texturally, with very good mid-palate flesh. Acid crimps the finish a bit. Fairly simple wine, but very tasty.

$25