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Vineyard Profile

Harrison Grade is our Estate grown Syrah and is situated 800ft above sea level on a ridge top above Occidental. Demeter certified Biodynamic®, hand-harvested, native fermented, and bottled in-house, Harrison Grade Sonoma Coast Estate Syrah is noteworthy and a true grape to glass, vertically-integrated expression by the crew at Radio-Coteau. Fermented with a modest 15% whole-cluster inclusion, the 2022 vintage enjoyed a leisurely 20-month élevage in neutral 500L tight-grained French oak puncheons. A treasured part of the Estate tapestry, the Harrison Grade Syrah in 2022 exudes a youthful spirit, with gorgeous layers that delight in the moment and promise new depths with time.

 

Tasting Notes

The 2022 Harrison Grade Estate Syrah unfurls in regal layers, beginning with a woven bouquet of black mulberries, dried plum, and ripe red currants laced with sandalwood and nutmeg, with an umami-tinged edge. Mimicking the nose, the palate is both generous and sculpted, offering a succulent blend of fruit and earth, with a savory, smoked meat thread entwined throughout. Light touches of roasted coffee and star anise add structure without weight, while integrated tannins frame its darker contours. The energetic finish lingers with measured intensity, hinting at the longevity that lies ahead.

Cellar Notes

  • Grower:
    Radio-Coteau
  • Appellation:
    Sonoma Coast
  • Geographic Location:
    Occidental
  • Varietal:
    Syrah
  • Vineyard Age:
    Planted in 1999
  • Soil Type:
    Goldridge
  • Harvest Date:
    September 13th
  • Unfined
    & Unfiltered
  • Growing Season
    2022

Wine Reviews

July 2024 | 95+ points

“The 2022 Syrah Estate Harrison Grade Estate is the most backward and intensely mineral of the three Syrahs in this range. Accordingly, it will need a year or two in bottle to soften. More than anything else, the Harrison Grade impresses with its taut, somewhat linear style. Crushed rocks, slate, blood orange, mint and white pepper build as this delineated, vibrant young Syrah shows off its considerable personality. The Harrison Grade is not an immediate wine at all, but it grows in the glass. A long, sustained finish rounds things out in grand style. “

–Antonio Galloni
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