Radio-Coteau
Radio-Coteau
AboutRadio-Coteau
Eric Sussman founded Radio-Coteau in 2002 after agricultural study and cellar experience in Washington, France and California. In 2012, he bought a 42-acre farm above Occidental, where the first vineyard plantings date to 1892.
Redwood forest and rolling pasture sit alongside small vineyard blocks. Vines, an orchard, gardens and livestock are managed together, with attention to biodiversity and soil health. The farm has been certified biodynamic by Demeter since 2018.
County Line Vineyards 2018 Chardonnay North Coast
American White
Brioche, custard apple and Meyer lemon curd meet jasmine, honeycomb, banana and apricot. The palate is broad but refreshed by mouthwatering acidity and gentle minerality, finishing clean and savoury. Organically grown North Coast Chardonnay and neutral French oak give the wine texture without sacrificing its cool-climate lift.
Radio-Coteau 2015 Lemorel Zinfandel Sonoma Coast
American Red
Fresh red fruit leads with blood orange, rose petal, pomegranate and a cooling lift of mint. Racy and supple on the palate, the Zinfandel balances vivid fruit with floral and citrus detail rather than sheer weight. Fine energy carries the wine through a bright, expressive finish with excellent clarity and poise.