2007 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Terra Neuma
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The 2007 Pinot Noir Terra Neuma has sweet black cherry and forest floor notes in its very complex, fragrant aromatics. In the mouth, it is medium to full-bodied, deep, velvety textured, and broad, with a hint of fresh porcini mushrooms intermixed with blue and red fruits, damp earth, and underbrush. This is a beauty to drink over the next decade. An artisanal winery run with meticulous attention to detail by Eric Sussman, Radio-Coteau continues to follow a fair pricing strategy for its high quality Chardonnays, Pinot Noirs, Syrahs, and Zinfandels. As a postscript, Eric Sussman told me that his winery was certified biodynamic in 2008. All his fermentations are native (indigenous yeasts from the vineyard), he uses minimal SO2, minimal racking, extended lees contact, and bottles all his wines in house with no fining or filtration. These are all characteristics of the younger generation of conscientious wine producers. Tel. (707) 887-8335; Fax (801) 340-6041
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(a certified biodynamic vineyard) Medium red. Seductive, highly perfumed aromas of black raspberry, anise, rose and black cardamom are underscored by a smoky mineral quality. Vibrant, sharply focused red and dark berry flavors are impressively concentrated, picking up a brisk, peppery quality on the back end. Expands and gains sweetness on the finish, which strongly echoes the licorice and pepper notes. Impressive as this is today, I'd bet on it rewarding another few years of patience. You shouldn't feel guilty drinking it now though.