CopaFina Fine Wine Imports
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Importers and Distributors of Limited Production Wines from South America
Our portfolio is comprised of a balanced representation of Argentina and
Chile's best boutique wineries all of which:
-Are family owned and operated, from vine to bottle
-Practice sustainable and/or organic farming and production methods
-Produce limited production, hand-crafted wines - but with a keen eye on
value
- Are limited in distribution throughout the United States, and are
primarily distributed to on-premise accounts
President of Copa Fina: Shelbi Elkins
Shelbi Elkins launched Copa Fina in 2009, bringing together her experience
as a strategy consultant and a passion for wine. As a business consultant,
Shelbi specialized in growth strategy, logistics, and finance, primarily
in the retail category, working with companies such as Nordstrom, Gap, the
Walt Disney Company, and Cardinal Health.
Shelbi began learning about wine as a hobby, obtaining the Level 1
certification from The Court of Master Sommeliers, and studying at The
Rudd Center for Professional Wine Studies at the Culinary Institute of
America.
She began to seriously consider a break into the wine industry after
traveling through Argentina in 2008. She fell in love with the country,
the culture, and of course, the wines. She quickly identified that
Argentine wines available in California was primarily limited to large,
mass-produced brands.
The concept behind Copa Fina is simple: identify small, family-oriented
producers whose wines deliver exceptional value for the price. Leveraging
her background in big-business strategy, Shelbi seeks out boutique, yet
value driver projects for long-term partnership.
In the summer of 2012, Shelbi ventured into Chile, where she identified a
lineup of incredible boutique projects that fit perfectly into the Copa
Fina portfolio.
Copa Fina's wines are distributed throughout northern and southern
California to primarily on-premise accounts, and are available in select
states through like-minded distribution partners.
http://www.copafina.com/about.html
http://www.ciaprochef.com/winestudies/enthusiasts/discovery_success_elkins.html
10-17-14
Just an update on Wednesday nights event. Listed below is the wine line up and the winery website for your review. At this time we still have seats. If you want to add a guest(s) please let me know. Reminder that all our events are pre poured events. I know things come up at last minute if you know early please change your RSVP so others can attend. Its also helpful if you can bring a small snack for our food table to share.
Copa Fina Wine Imports Tasting
10-22-14
Wine #1: 2012 Mi Terruno 2012 Uvas Chardonnay
100% Unoaked Chard, 1,800 Cases Made
Wine# 2: Mi Terruno 2012 Uvas Malbec
100% Malbec
Wine #3: Mi Terruno 2011 Expressions Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Cabernet, 550 Cases Made
Wine #4: Mi Terruno 2011 Reserve Malbec
100% Malbec, 100 year old vines, 7 months French Oak
Wine #5: Mi Terruno 2010 Reserve Cabernet
100% Cab, 7 months in French Oak
Wine #6: Mi Terruno 2009 Mayacaba Malbec
100% Malbec, 850 6pk cases made, 18 months 100% New French Oak
Winery Website
CopaFina Fine Wine Imports