Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah 2018

Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah

VINEYARD PROFILE
The Las Colinas Syrah is indicative of what is possible for cool-climate Syrah as it captures the essence of the western Sonoma Coast appellation. Élevage in 500-liter French oak puncheons helps to preserve fruit and spice, and affords graceful aging in the cellar. In 2018, Mother Nature’s grace allowed for a more leisurely Syrah harvest and a modest amount of whole cluster inclusion. The result for this select barrel blend of biodynamically farmed Harrison Grade Estate and organically farmed Dusty Lane fruit is a coastal Syrah that is at once both lithe and powerful.

VINEYARDS:
Radio-Coteau, Dusty Lane

APPELLATION:
Sonoma Coast

VARIETAL:
Syrah

Radio-Coteau’s cellar received Demeter certification in 2009 to accommodate its Biodynamic and Organic fruit sources. The winery continues to pursue natural wine growing in both the vineyard and the cellar to capture the purest expression of both place and time on California’s true north coast. Learn more.

*Demeter Certified Biodynamic*

Reviews

Vinous – “The 2018 Radio-Coteau Las Colinas Syrah is a powerful, savory wine. In this vintage, the Colinas is a real powerhouse. Savory and peppery flavors abound. I am quite honestly surprised to see how reticent the Colinas is. Readers should plan on cellaring it for at least a few years. There is a lot of wine here, and certainly a lot to look forward to.” (94 Pts)