2018 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Belay
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Belay is every bit as impressive from bottle as it was from barrel. Rich and explosive, with stunning inner sweetness, the Belay is a real head-turner. Sweet red/blueish fruits, lavender, spice, mint and hard candy lend captivating inner perfume. There is more than enough structure to allow this large-scaled Pinot to develop beautifully for many years to come.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2018 Pinot Noir Estate Belay captures so many Radio-Coteau signatures. Then again, it is the estate wine, so it should. Brisk, finely cut and savory, the Belay is a Pinot of nuance and delineation. The 23% whole clusters add myriad shades of nuance. The 2018s give the impression they will drink well with minimal cellaring, but this is the exception. Patience will be key. What a gorgeous wine this is.