The 2009 Pinot Noir Mountain Terroir offers up earthy minerals, wood smoke, spice box, black cherry, and black raspberry. More structured than the Reserve cuvee, this lengthy effort is likely to evolve for 1-2 years and deliver optimum drinking through 2019. 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

The 2008 Pinot Noir Mountain Terroir delivers an inviting nose of pain grille, exotic spices, incense, cherry blossom, and black cherry. Intense and densely packed on the palate, this rich, savory offering combines elegance and power. Give it 3-4 years and drink it from 2013 to 2023. Cooper Mountain Vineyards is a biodynamically certified winery established in 1987.www.coopermountainwine.com

This young wine is showing well upon release, with light flavors of strawberry and cherry, well-balanced tannins and a streak of cola running through the finish. Drink young.——P.G.(7/1/2008)—— 87