a couple of 2006 Pinot Noir from Radio-Coteau

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  • 2006 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Alberigi - USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (6/10/2009)
    Dark and brooding, earthy and dusty. Hot nose, tannic finish. Rum soaked cherries, charred wood, soy. Less acidic than Terra Neuma from same vintage but hold also for 2-3 years.
  • 2006 Radio-Coteau Pinot Noir Terra Neuma - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (6/10/2009)
    Tart Strawberry, rhubarb, sage… big mouthfeel and will ultimately, I predict, be a great wine, but currently overshadowed by puckering acidity. Hold for 2-3 years.

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Randy.

That rum soaked cherry comment of yours makes me shudder. Do I infer that there is a nice dose of alcohol in this wine?

SP

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I’ve historically been a big fan of the RC Savoy pinot but these notes don’t make me regret passing on the last mailing list offer.

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bought Eric’s Syrah wines in 06 but passed on the PN. last i tasted was 05 Alberigi last summer and i found that bottle a touch simple for the price.

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Obviously from the TNs, neither of these impressed me at this point. I did not score them as I think they are way too young. I suspect I will eventually enjoy the Terra Neuma.

I don’t have huge experience, but I prefer their Sonoma Coast appellation La Neblina to their SVDs.