2018 Radio-Coteau Syrah Sonoma Coast Harrison Grade

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In the summer of 2012, Radio-Coteau acquired a historic 42-hectare Estate Vineyard and ranch on a hillside above the town of Occidental. Originally called the Lemorel Winery (as it later became known) by Joseph Morelli & Sons before Prohibition, it dates back to 1892, when the first vines were planted. Situated at an altitude of 800 meters, the estate boasts a highly diverse agro-ecosystem built on the prized Goldridge soil. They still retain their heritage Syrah Zinfandel, and recently replanted the existing acreage with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This winery is already among the very best in California - Mendocino.

Harrison Grade is estate-grown, 800 feet above sea level on a mountain ridge above Occidental. The grapes are organically grown, hand-harvested, fermented traditionally, and bottled in-house. During fermentation, approximately 45% of the grapes are kept as whole clusters, creating ample structure and cellaring potential. This Syrah is a dark ruby red in the glass, with a blue rim. The concentrated color matches the wine's robust nose. This unfiltered wine is a unique cool-climate Syrah. It's incredibly elegant, and it's no wonder it received a 96/100 rating.

96/100 Robert Parker

Specifications

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Packing information Box
Type of Wine Red
Country USA
Region Californie
Appellation Sonoma County
Winery Radio-Coteau
Grape Syrah-Shiraz
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2018
Drinking as of 2023
Drinking till 2034
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 96
Tasting Profiles Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Barbecue, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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Parker

96

Wijnhuis

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In the summer of 2012, Radio-Coteau acquired a Historic Estate of 42 acres and a ranch on a hill above the American city of Occidental. Before the draining in the 1920s, the estate was called Joseph Morelli & Sons. Later this vineyard was known under the name Lemorel winery, in 1892 the first vines were planted. The vineyard is located at 234 meters and has a very diverse agro-ecosystem established on the prized Goldridge soil consisting of sandy loam, the remains of an ancient sea floor, revered for excellent drainage and moderate fertility. The roots of the grape vines extend low into the subsoil, giving them access to water resources until late in the growing season, making it possible to continue to propagate the old Syrah and Zinfandel vines of 1946. The area experiences moderate rainfall during the winter months and the overall cool coastal climate provides extended maturation and good flavor development.

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