Radio-Coteau Sonoma Coast La Neblina Pinot Noir 2021

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Radio-Coteau Sonoma Coast La Neblina Pinot Noir 2021
Producer Radio Coteau
Region, Country Sonoma Coast, USA
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 24252-750

La Neblina means ‘the fog’ in Spanish, and this Pinot is drawn from three vineyards that thrive in the Pacific Ocean’s foggy summer mornings and the afternoon sunshine that follows. Alberigi Vineyard lies in the heart of the Russian River Valley, and its unique Goldridge loams—so particular to this area—are farmed organically. Then, Dierke Vineyard is a certified-organic hillside site on the western flank of Sebastopol planted in 2006 on Goldridge soils. The fruit from this site is famed for its powerful and expressive nature, complementing the more elegant and restrained Alberigi fruit. The Radio-Coteau estate vineyard in Occidental, just 12 kilometres from the ocean, rounds out the trio of western Sonoma’s coastal sources, contributing wild spice and silky, seductive textures. Across all three vineyards, a patchwork of clones (777, 114, 115, Mt. Eden, Calera and Burgundian Heirloom) lends further complexity.

Handpicked and fermented with 20% whole bunches, only the free-run juice was sent to neutral, tight-grained barriques and puncheons for 16 months’ maturation. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Capturing the misty forest floor and wild-berry fruit of the cool Sonoma Coast, the 2021 is a seductive and vibrant Pinot Noir: perfumed, elegant yet powerful with pitch-perfect texture and a lingering close. In the words of winemaker Eric Sussman: “It’s singing!”

Radio-Coteau Sonoma Coast La Neblina Pinot Noir 2021

Reviews

“Made with 20% whole cluster fermentation and all used barrels, the ruby-hued 2021 Pinot Noir La Neblina has a floral and spicy perfume with a refined feel to its notes of candied roses, ripe red cherry, and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, it has a refined tannin structure, a silky texture, and a good balance of fresh and ripeness. Pure, with raspberry and brambly herbs, it’s in a great place already and will do well over the next 6-8 years.”
94 points, jebdunnuck.com
“The 2021 Pinot Noir La Neblina is plump, juicy and ready to provide pleasure. Succulent red cherry, plum, leather, spice, dried flowers and mocha are front and center. Pretty floral and mineral accents lift the finish, adding palpable brightness. The Neblina is a blend from Alberigi, Dierke and the Estate.”
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

Reviews

“Made with 20% whole cluster fermentation and all used barrels, the ruby-hued 2021 Pinot Noir La Neblina has a floral and spicy perfume with a refined feel to its notes of candied roses, ripe red cherry, and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, it has a refined tannin structure, a silky texture, and a good balance of fresh and ripeness. Pure, with raspberry and brambly herbs, it’s in a great place already and will do well over the next 6-8 years.”
94 points, jebdunnuck.com
“The 2021 Pinot Noir La Neblina is plump, juicy and ready to provide pleasure. Succulent red cherry, plum, leather, spice, dried flowers and mocha are front and center. Pretty floral and mineral accents lift the finish, adding palpable brightness. The Neblina is a blend from Alberigi, Dierke and the Estate.”
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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