In case you’ve by no means visited Paso Robles, California wine nation, you should. Certainly one of your first stops must be Copia Vineyards and Vineyard the place an upscale and comfy tasting room is discovered at 5076 Mustard Creek Street, simply a few miles out of city. Come for the award successful wine and keep for the beautiful views and individuals who make anybody really feel like household. You simply may meet Anita and Varinder Sahi, house owners, who at all times make time to talk with company.
Anita and Varinder Sahi, Homeowners, Copia Vineyards and Vineyard
Raised in an Indian-Pakistani household in Chicago, Anita Sahi, Proprietor and Basic Supervisor, has loads of expertise within the hospitality sector as a restaurant skilled. Anita holds a level from Northwestern’s Medill College of Journalism the place she studied broadcast journalism and subsequently wrote and engaged in discipline work at TV stations reporting on eating places. Quickly thereafter, she entered the restaurant hospitality and advertising area in Chicago, Boston and New York Metropolis. The culinary scene, and now wine, are her passions.
Punjabi born Varinder Sahi, Proprietor and Winemaker, was raised in a household of agrarians, going again 13+ generations. He holds {an electrical} engineering diploma from College in Bangalore, an MBA from York College in Toronto, and a winemaking certificates from College of California-Davis. Throughout his many travels for work, his love and fervour for wine grew. In 2015 Anita and Varinder bought property in Paso Robles and the remaining is historical past ready for the following chapter to be written. For extra about this power-couple’s fascinating story, click on HERE.
Anita and Varinder Sahi – Photograph Credit score: Copia Vineyards and Vineyard
Copia is comprised of a 20-acre property winery within the Willow Creek District in addition to a second 20-acre property within the Adelaida District. Grapes are from their property vineyards in addition to these from native growers. Cultivated are pink Rhône and Bordeaux varieties on steep slopes atop limestone soils in Willow Creek District. Surrounded by oak forests, the property makes use of natural authorized supplies. At their Adelaida District website, pink grape varieties are grown, together with their first Tempranillo, and white Rhônes. Extra winery info is discovered HERE.
Wine and Meals at Copia Vineyards and Vineyard
Extremely rated, Copia’s 2021 The Anchor ($65) is an distinctive mix of 80% Mourvedre and 20% Syrah, all property grown grapes from their Willow Creek vineyards. 2021 was the primary harvest from their Willow Creek location which is adjoining to vineyards of neighboring powerhouse L’Aventure and former neighbor Terry Hogue’s TH Property. 2021 The Anchor is Copia’s first Mourvedre-dominant mix. The wine spent 20 months is 60% new French oak; solely 125 instances have been produced.
“Because the identify implies, our perception is that Mourvedre acts as an “anchor” to the mix,” acknowledged Varinder. And what a mix it’s! Though I might have saved this magnificence for a number of extra years, I merely couldn’t. As soon as opened for about half-hour, 2021 The Anchor was spectacular with wealthy, broad aromas and savory flavors of meat, purple plums, darkish cherries, blackberry compote, savory herbs and trace of peppercorn. Simply-right acidity and tannic construction present a agency basis to this highly effective wine.
The primary time I tasted 2021 The Anchor was at Copia’s wine membership gathering – and sure, I’m a really completely satisfied member! Anita’s culinary acumen was showcased, too, because the group paired a collection of newly launched wines with beneficiant bites. To enrich sips of 2021 The Anchor, Anita introduced mushroom pate with rosemary, walnuts, herbed parmesan, fried beech mushroom and sourdough crisp. My mouth is watering simply fascinated by this as soon as once more!
Since mushrooms are such a superb alternative with the wine, I selected to place collectively a luscious (and simple to make) Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms and Cream Sauce. (Seize the recipe HERE.) As chances are you’ll anticipate, the meals and wine have been sensible collectively. The savory, earth tones of 2021 The Anchor met the textured pasta dish with its woodsy, hearty flavors of mushrooms in essentially the most delicious method. Belief me, I’ll make this dish once more and open one other bottle of the wine. Nonetheless, different memorable meals pairings with The Anchor could also be mushroom risotto, polenta, or stuffed Portobello mushrooms. Keep tuned.
Anita and Varinder Sahi named their label Copia, which means “abundance” in Latin. Whenever you go to Copia Vineyards and Vineyard you’ll wish to ask for a tasting, however make sure you indulge within the seasonal meals, curated by Anita, and wine pairings to raise the expertise, too.
Cheers! ~ Cindy
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