Radio-Coteau
La Neblina Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Eric Sussman first heard the expression radio coteau from a friend while working in Burgundy. Name reflects a commitment to capturing reflections of soil, seasons, people and place. In 2002, Eric established Radio-Coteau. Ruby with fresh fruit aromas with earthy spice scents. On the palate cherry flavors with spicy tea leaf notes, zesty in style. Fine tannins, great mouthfeel texture, lingering ending with and earthy character which you can almost taste the soil. Nice! Something special.
Eric Sussman first heard the expression radio coteau from a friend while working in Burgundy. Name reflects a commitment to capturing reflections of soil, seasons, people and place. In 2002, Eric established Radio-Coteau. Ruby with fresh fruit aromas with earthy spice scents. On the palate cherry flavors with spicy tea leaf notes, zesty in style. Fine tannins, great mouthfeel texture, lingering ending with and earthy character which you can almost taste the soil. Nice! Something special.
Jun 15th, 2020
Red cherry, red raspberry, black cherry, a bit too much oak but very tasty and easy drinking.
Red cherry, red raspberry, black cherry, a bit too much oak but very tasty and easy drinking.
Sep 8th, 2019Eric Sussman first heard the expression radio coteau from a friend while working in Burgundy. Name reflects a commitment to capturing reflections of soil, seasons, people and place. In 2002, Eric established Radio-Coteau. Ruby with fresh fruit aromas with earthy spice scents. On the palate cherry flavors with spicy tea leaf notes, zesty in style. Fine tannins, great mouthfeel texture, lingering ending with and earthy character which you can almost taste the soil. Nice! Something special.
Eric Sussman first heard the expression radio coteau from a friend while working in Burgundy. Name reflects a commitment to capturing reflections of soil, seasons, people and place. In 2002, Eric established Radio-Coteau. Ruby with fresh fruit aromas with earthy spice scents. On the palate cherry flavors with spicy tea leaf notes, zesty in style. Fine tannins, great mouthfeel texture, lingering ending with and earthy character which you can almost taste the soil. Nice! Something special.
Feb 1st, 2019
Gorgeous vintage. Really singing in the 2nd night. First impression was more of bright red fruits, cranberry being the most defined aromatically. More aeration revealed a much broader and darker fruit core of black cherries, with subtle earth components evolving into fresh fennel and mint flavors on the finish. The restraint and elegance is quite evident even in this very concentrated vintage. Oak is barely discernible. About as good as low alcohol New World Pinot Noir gets at this price. Wonderful balance, complexity and character.
Gorgeous vintage. Really singing in the 2nd night. First impression was more of bright red fruits, cranberry being the most defined aromatically. More aeration revealed a much broader and darker fruit core of black cherries, with subtle earth components evolving into fresh fennel and mint flavors on the finish. The restraint and elegance is quite evident even in this very concentrated vintage. Oak is barely discernible. About as good as low alcohol New World Pinot Noir gets at this price. Wonderful balance, complexity and character.
Apr 1st, 2018
Very smooth. Full bodied Pinot. Burnt cherry aroma.
Very smooth. Full bodied Pinot. Burnt cherry aroma.
Oct 29th, 2020Compared the 2014 and 2015. Both delicious but I preferred the 2014.
Compared the 2014 and 2015. Both delicious but I preferred the 2014.
Nov 9th, 2019
Drinks like a Kosta RRV more than anticipated for a Radio Sonoma Coast. Alcohol is technically in check (13.4) but the herbal aromatics give a red herring, leading your nose to traces of alcohol. You will see and feel a flush core of fruit here, that’s mercurial, hiding amongst Sichuan peppercorn. I would give additional bottles more time.
Drinks like a Kosta RRV more than anticipated for a Radio Sonoma Coast. Alcohol is technically in check (13.4) but the herbal aromatics give a red herring, leading your nose to traces of alcohol. You will see and feel a flush core of fruit here, that’s mercurial, hiding amongst Sichuan peppercorn. I would give additional bottles more time.
Jun 1st, 2019
Earthy, fruity deliciousness. Cola, cherry, light mineral... balanced goodness. Not as much acid and mineral as a Burgundian release, except for ripe years in FR... but SO drinkable.
Earthy, fruity deliciousness. Cola, cherry, light mineral... balanced goodness. Not as much acid and mineral as a Burgundian release, except for ripe years in FR... but SO drinkable.
Aug 16th, 2017