2019 Radio-Coteau Savoy Anderson Valley Chardonnay
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Body: full-bodied. Fuller than most white wines from ; 13% alcohol.
Acidity: fairly high. from the fairly cool climate of North Coast.
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Log inIn the summer of 2012, Radio-Coteau acquired a historic 100-acre Estate Vineyard and ranch on a hill above the town of Occidental. Originally known as Joseph Morelli & Sons before Prohibition, the Lemorel Winery (as it later became known) dates back to 1892, when the first vines were planted. The estate is half a mile and has a very diverse agro-ecosystem based on the prized Goldridge soil. The old Syrah Zinfandel has been preserved, and the existing area has recently been replanted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This winery is now one of the absolute top from California - Mendocino
The soil and climate of Radio-Coteau's Savoy vineyard shows many similarities with French Burgundy. This inspired the winegrower to plant Chardonnay and make an impressive wine. Specifically, two varieties are used: 70% Wente and 30% Prosser. The Radio-Coteau Chardonnay Savoy was aged for 15 months in 30% new French oak before being bottled. The wine has a drinking window of at least 10 years. In the nose clear notes of toasted honey, apple and baked pears, pineapple and tropical notes, fresh cantaloupe. In the mouth the wine is lightly toasted by the oak barrique upbringing with many fruit elements, sweet spices from the bakery, nuts and almond peel and caramelised lemon. Closed with a richness reminiscent of the softness of crème fraiche in taste and mouthfeel.
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2023 - 2031
From: Sonoma: 2021 New Releases (Jan 2021)
The 2019 Chardonnay Savoy is absolutely gorgeous. In this vintage, the balance seems more driven by brightness and acids than by the open-knit textures that are often found at in this Anderson Valley site. Dried flowers, chamomile, mint and lemon peel linger.
- By Antonio Galloni on July 2021
I was deeply impressed with this range from Eric Sussman and Davida Ebner. Tasting a bit later in the year gave me an opportunity to sample two vintages in bottle, which is not the case in most years, when I visit earlier. The bottled 2018s capture all the promise I saw last year. It is simply a fabulous vintage for Radio-Coteau. In 2019 I think the Chardonnays are stronger than the Pinots, which is consistent with my feeling about the vintage in Sonoma more broadly. I find the 2019s Pinots a bit light, despite the smaller crop that year vis-à-vis 2019. The 2019s were also vinified with more whole clusters and with lighter extractions overall, so separating the vintage effect from a natural evolution in winemaking is not easy.
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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.
Deze 2019 Radio-Coteau Savoy Anderson Valley Chardonnay toont frisse citruszest en gele appel naast geroosterde honing, lichte toast en een romige crème-fraîche textuur met subtiele tropische toetsen en kruiden van kamille en munt. Omdat de wijn een levendige zuurgraad combineert met zachte eikeninvloeden en een rijke mondvulling, snijdt hij door vette vis en gevogelte zonder te overheersen en omarmt hij de zilte zoetheid van schelpdieren en de romigheid van kazen. Specifiek werken langzaam geroosterde kip met citroen en kruiden, botergestoomde coquilles of een romige kreeftensaus en licht gebakken zalm met een krokant korstje extra goed bij deze wijn.
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