Copper Cane Wines & Spirits Westhoff Pioneers Collection
Copper Cane Wines & Spirits announced the launch of its Westhoff Pioneers Collection, an exclusive new line of historically inspired red wine blends.
Brought to the bottle by fifth-generation winemaker Joe Wagner, the Collection is inspired by his family’s storied heritage, which dates back to the 19th Century in the French town of Westhoffen, the company notes. The launch is a celebration of generations of grape growing, winemaking and the enduring spirit of immigrants that have come to America in search of new opportunities, it says.
The collection consists of three red blends, each honoring a different part of Wagner’s roots, made with grapes grown in California coastal regions that naturally complement the inspiration behind the blends.
The Westhoff Pioneers “FRA” is a mix of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, inspired by the blends found in France’s Rhône Valley. The grapes are grown in the coastal, yet warm pockets of Monterey, capturing the fresh and aromatic sensibilities of a Rhône blend transformed by California sunshine. The wine tastes of subtle rhubarb, boysenberries, rosemary, ripe and dark cherries, and herbs of Provence, the company says.
The Westhoff Pioneers “ITA” is a mix of Sagratino, Teroldego, Nero D'Avola and Negro Amaro that are grown in Santa Barbara County. The region’s long growing season and ocean-cooled afternoons allow the grapes to ripen fully while maintaining their natural acidity, mirroring the structure and vibrancy of Southern Italian reds, it notes. The Italian Blend includes flavors of plum, cocoa nibs, luxardo cherries, cassis, dried herbs and blackberries, it says.
The Westhoff Pioneers “USA” is comprised of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Sirah. Its roots in Sonoma are a nod to the foundation of California wine growing, where the combination of older vines, warm days, and cool nights creates a wine with plush dark fruits, spice, and richness, the company says. It tastes of dried cranberries, boysenberries, baking spices, cherries, cassis and wild raspberries, it adds.
“I’m immensely proud to be keeping my family history, and the history of American winemaking, alive through this collection,” Wagner said in a statement. “I can’t think of a better time to share Westhoff Pioneers with the world than during the 250th anniversary of our country. These blends are inspired by generations of pioneering winemakers — like my father, my grandfather and countless other immigrants who traveled from around the world to help establish the California winemaking culture that we know today. Each bottle is an expression of those journeys, reflecting on a rich and diverse history while looking toward the future.”
Each Westhoff Pioneers bottle features a label made of historical newspaper clippings from its region of inspiration and a brief explanation of the intention of the blend and its varietals. The collection ranges from $45-50.
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