
Portal, a lovely remote area located in SE Arizona is proud to produce some of the nation's most highly sought-after grapes. Portal is not simply just a piece of land, we pride ourselves on marrying the combination of soil along with climate and weather patterns to create a unique growing environment, perfect for producing the ultimate grapes for a range of varieties. The grapes produced in this region are becoming highly sought after and we here at Copper Horse Vineyard are proud to be one of the first wineries to launch our unique product. We hope you enjoy our wine and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Cochise County region in Arizona is located one hour east of Tucson. Cochise County produces 74% of the wine grapes grown in Arizona. Cochise County is considered Arizona's upcoming wine country. The local grape varieties grown in this region include Malbec, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Malvasia Bianca, Sangiovese, Chenin Blanc, Syrah, Corvina, Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Mourvedre.
Whatever your tastes may be - Either Bold Reds, Vibrant & Crisp Whites, Spicy, Dry, Subtle & Food Friendly, Sweet Wines and even Dessert Wines - We guarantee to provide something for your taste.
Cochise County region has now become Arizona's second federally-recognized wine growing region, formerly known as an American Viticultural Area.
The approval puts Cochise County on the same national list of recognized viticultural areas that include Napa Valley California, Paso Robles California, and Willamette Valley, Oregon.
We are now releasing a Rosé made from 100% Sangiovese grapes by the "saignée" method. This is a bright, fryity and refreshing wine. It can be enjoyed on its own or with food.
Serve cold at 45°F.
Food Pairing: Our favorite pairing are cheese and pizza.
Quantity: 292 bottles only.
Our Muscat is made from 100% Estate grown Muscat à Petits grains.
It is totally dry, therefore the high Alcohol contain: 14.5%
Serve cold at 50F.
Food Pairing: appetizer or creamy desert such as Crème Brulée or Flan.
Quantity: 277 bottles.
Our Dry Riesling is made from 100% Riesling bought from Carlson Creek Vineyard. The wine is bright, dry and smooth with notes of pineapple and mango. It features a medium high acidity.
Serve at 50F.
Food Pairing: Spicy food especially Mexican food.
Quantity: 450 bottles.
We are now releasing a Viognier made from 100% Viognier grapes from our vineyard. This wine features notes of tangerine, honeysuckle and marshmallow root. It has a silky mouthfeel, a slightly toasted scent and medium high acidity.
Serve cold at 50F.
Food Pairing: all cheese and seafood.
Quantity: 144 bottles only.
We are now releasing a Chardonnay made from 100% Chardonnay grapes from Carlson Creek vineyard. This wine features notes of tangerine, honeysuckle and marshmallow root. It has a silky mouthfeel, a slightly toasted scent and medium high acidity.
Got a Gold medal with 92 points at the Sunset Magazine Wine Competition
Serve cold at 50F.
Food Pairing: all cheese and seafood.
Quantity: 852 bottles.
We are now releasing a Sangiovese 2018 made from 100% Sangiovese grapes from Cochise.This wine has a bite. It is acidic and medium body.
Serve at room temperature 65°F.
Food Pairing: Italian food with tomatoes.
Quantity: 800 bottles.
We are now releasing a Sangiovese 2018 made from 100% Sangiovese grapes from Cochise.This wine has a bite. It is acidic and medium body.
Serve at room temperature 65°F.
Food Pairing: Italian food with tomatoes.
Quantity: 800 bottles.
Our first blend. It is a GSM (Grenache 35%, Mourvèdre 47%, Syrah 8%) blen with a little Viognier (10%) to give it some depth.
Serve at room temperature, meaning 65°F.
Food Pairing: Italian food. Lamb and steaks.
Quantity: 615 bottles.
We are now releasing a Syrah made 100% from Syrah grape from our vineyard. No chemicals have been used except for the preservative Sulfur Dioxyde that is already naturally present in the grapes.
Serve at 65F.
Food Pairing: French Food.
Quantity: 270 bottles only.
We are now releasing a Mourvèdre made 100% from Mourvédre grape from our vineyard. It is lighter than last year but has the same notes.
Serve at 65F.
Food Pairing: French Food.
Quantity: 270 bottles only.
Our Grenache is made from 100% Grenache grape from our vineyard.This wine has a garnet color and is a dry wine with notes of berries, white pepper, violet and Thyme. It has a stemmy flavor, low tannins and medium acidity.
Serve at room temperature, meaning 65°F.
Food Pairing: Italian food. Pasta and meat.
Quantity: 300 bottles only.
We are now releasing a Cabernet Sauvignon made from 100% Cab Sauv from Cochise.This wine has a dark ruby red color. It spent almost 3 years in neutral French oak barrels. It has a savory flavor with an old world charm, and medium acidity.
Serve at room temperature 65°F.
Food Pairing: French food. all meats, steak or pork.
Quantity: 800 bottles.
We are now releasing a Tempranillo made 100% from Tempranillo grape from our vineyard. This is the 1st harvest with enough grapes to make wine. It was aged only 6 months in oak barrels and it is very tannic, so it can be kept in the bottle another 10 years, easy!
No chemicals have been used except for the preservative Sulfur Dioxyde that is already naturally present in the grapes.
Serve at 65F.
Food Pairing: Spanish Food.
Quantity: 270 bottles only.
Eric earned his MBA from Texas and has worked in IT for 25 years. For the past 12 years he has also been doing accountability and taxes for his wife’s company. He did an internship in Napa Valley, California, for Moon Valley Circuits, working on wineries presses electronic and circuits in 1982. He has attended the Northwest Wine Academy in Seattle since 2007, graduated and completed his apprentice at ANC Cellars in Eastern Washington in 2013.
Started her own company and ran a franchise called Visiting Angels. She made her first wine in 2006 and is also attending the Northwest Wine Academy in Seattle since 2007. She also rides horses in dressage shows. She is raising her own filly.
Rosy is a 6 years old filly and the reason for the company name and logo. She has the same color as the hills surrounding the vineyard, full of Copper.
Diva is a rescued dog of 1 year and very attached to the whole family, including Rosy. When she is not sleeping in her queen's chair, she patrols the land and report intruders and coyotes to us.