Cooper Mountain’s entry level, the 2009 Pinot Noir Reserve was made entirely from estate vineyards and aged in 32% new oak. Medium ruby red in color, it offers up a pleasing perfume of cedar, brown sugar, cherry cola, and floral notes. Savory on the palate with excellent grip, a sense of elegance, and a bit of underlying structure, this nicely balanced Pinot will provide enjoyment through 2017. Cooper Mountain Vineyards is a biodynamically certified winery whose first vineyards were planted in 1978 with the first vintage released in 1987. By 1999 the vineyards were being farmed with organic and biodynamic principles with Demeter certification that same year. The wines are entirely produced from estate-grown fruit with native ferments. Total production in the 2009 vintage was 17,500 cases with distribution in 40 states.www.coopermountainwine.com