Copain Wine Tasting with Winemaker Ryan Zepaltas

We are excited to invite you to a special wine tasting featuring the outstanding wines of Copain, with the talented winemaker Ryan Zepaltas. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn as Ryan takes you through the nuances of each pour and shares the story behind these exceptional wines.

We will enjoy the following wines:

- Copain Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 

- Copain Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 

- Copain Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

ABOUT COPAIN Copain’s winemaking philosophy revolves around minimal intervention, allowing the true character of the grapes to shine through. Their wines are celebrated for their refined, nuanced flavors and approachability, with an emphasis on fresh, bright acidity and complexity rather than over-extraction or heaviness. They’re particularly renowned for their Pinots and Chardonnays, which are often described as having vibrant fruit, subtle earthiness, and a balanced, smooth finish.

Sustainability is at the heart of Copain’s practices, with a commitment to organic farming and eco-friendly winemaking. This holistic approach to vineyard management ensures that each bottle reflects not only the distinctive characteristics of the vineyard but also the team’s dedication to preserving the land for future generations.

ABOUT RYAN ZEPALTA It’s hard to imagine a more fitting successor to Copain’s winemaking legacy than Winemaker and General Manager Ryan Zepaltas.
Beyond his impressive winemaking pedigree, Ryan’s true passion lies in Copain’s signature style – the same approach he championed under his own critically acclaimed Zepaltas Wines.
Ryan’s path to winemaking was anything but conventional. Growing up in Wisconsin’s beer-drinking culture, wine wasn’t on his radar. After college, he moved to Sebastopol, CA to pursue skateboarding but quickly found himself broke. A friend offered him a harvest job at La Crema, where his interest in winemaking first sparked. This curiosity took him to New Zealand’s Villa Maria, where a transformative experience solidified his lifelong passion for winemaking.
In the summer of 2000, Ryan interviewed with Siduri, a then relatively unknown Pinot Noir producer housed in a Santa Rosa warehouse. Excited by the opportunity to work with his favorite varietal, Pinot Noir, Ryan quickly connected with Siduri’s winemakers Adam and Dianna Lee. Their dedication to crafting small-batch, site-specific wines inspired Ryan, and over the next two decades, he played an integral role in shaping Siduri’s wines, progressing from Cellar Master to Assistant Winemaker and eventually Winemaker.
In 2004, Ryan launched his own label, Zepaltas Wines, to focus on small-lot, cool-climate Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. In 2018, he achieved his “dream job” as Copain’s Winemaker and General Manager, where he continues to uphold the winery’s commitment to elegant, balanced, and food-friendly wines.
Outside the winery, Ryan enjoys time with his wife Anna, daughters Audrey and Claire – and, occasionally, still shreds.

$25 PER PERSON

When purchasing your ticket(s), if you wish to sit next to another attendee or group, please email carson@rollershhi.com to put in that request. 

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