Eric Sussman’s journey through the wine-making world on the road to founding Radio-Coteau was truly impressive, to say the least. His studies and apprenticeships included Cornell University, Baron Philippe de Rothschild in Bordeaux, Comte Armand in Pommard, Jacques Prieur in Meursault, Lycée Viticole in Beaune, Bonny Doon in Santa Cruz & Dehlinger in Sonoma County.
In 2002, Eric established Radio-Coteau, focusing on the north coast vineyards of western Sonoma County and Anderson Valley. With their benchland locations, well-drained soils, exposure to capricious marine air and fog, these sites host grapes naturally suited to their surrounding elements. This natural selection afforded Eric an opportunity to refine his Old World experiences while working with New World grapes. For nearly two decades, he and his winegrowing team have strived to balance nature’s expression with a delicate, but disciplined human touch in these handcrafted wines. The winery has been Demeter Certified Biodynamic® since 2008, a reflection of their commitment to crafting wines of origin utilizing low-intervention winemaking practices.
The estate vineyards are surrounded by forest, gardens, animals, historic buildings and orchards. We would encourage you to learn more by clicking Radio-Coteau Website .