2006 Radio-Coteau Syrah Cherry Camp
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No tasting note given. Radio-Coteau is another great success story, with proprietor Eric Sussman producing small-lot, handcrafted wines. Everything is fermented naturally, there are no enzymes, acidulations, very low SO2 is utilized, and the wines are bottled in-house, with neither fining nor filtration. This is always an exciting line-up of wines that remain fairly priced. While I always think of Sussman as a master with his red wine varietals, such as Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel, he certainly impressed me with his two vintages of Chardonnay from the very cool-climate Savoy Vineyard of Anderson Valley. Tel. (707) 887-8335; Fax (801) 340-6041
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Inky violet color. Intensely spicy nose displays fresh raspberry, violet face powder and printer's ink. Stains the palate with deep, sweet red and dark berry flavors, picking up solid tannic structure with air. Becomes spicier on the finish, which is a touch youthfully wound up but very persistent. Give this the cellaring it deserves.