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The Story: It may have been a bit of romanticism at the start, but Côtière's founders, Shala and Kyle Loudon, were hooked the first day they worked at a small winery. Shala, whose family has a history with wine in Italy, and Kyle, a lifelong foodie, envisioned a future inspired by their pasts. Plenty of points test your resolve when you create a winery from scratch, but the spiritual sway of the land and wine is strong in California. These feelings run deep. In 2006 opportunities arose, and the first official and commercial release for Côtière began, and the rest as they say…

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Côtière 2019 Pinot Noir “La Rinconada” Santa Rita Hills
GGWC 64.99
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Vinous 95 Points: “The 2019 Pinot Noir La Rinconada vineyard is such an exciting wine.  Spice, cedar, blood orange, and mint open first, giving the 2019 vintage its deep exotic personality.  Pliant and supple on the palate, with superb length, the Rinconada is truly exceptional.  Silky tannins add to its allure.

Winery Notes: “First planted in 1997, La Rinconada sits adjacent to the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard. Primarily planted to both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, the lower section is planted on an extinct portion of the Santa Ynez River. Sandy loam, diatomaceous earth, shale, and deeply layered alluvium soils coupled with strong maritime influences create perfection for Burgundian varietals.”

Côtière 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon “Lewelling” Napa Valley
GGWC 94.99
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Vinous 95 Points: “The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch Vineyard is precise, with strikingly beautiful aromatics that make a strong first impression. Beautifully sculpted, and gorgeously nuanced, this Cabernet captures the very best qualities of this terrific Napa Valley vintage. Graphite, black currants, scorched earth, and polished tannins round things out in style.” Vinous 95 points.  

Winery Notes: “This historic vineyard in Napa Valley is located near the western foothills of St.Helena. First planted in 1864 and is still owned by the Wight family, making it one of the oldest continuously owned and farmed vineyards in the Napa Valley. On this magic site, the gravelly loam soils and microclimate combine to produce exceptional Cabernets. Distinctly rich and long-lived wines that have tremendous character and are highly sought after.”

Côtière 2019 Chardonnay “Sanford & Benedict” Santa Barbara
GGWC 59.99 –
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Vinous 95 Points: “The 2019 Sanford & Benedict offers a beguiling interplay of textural richness and translucence that can make wines from this site so compelling.  Lemon peel, marzipan, white flowers, and light tropical accents add nuance. In this range, the S&B is differentiated by its oily creaminess, a signature of the Wente Clone Chardonnay, planted in this block, which is closest to the historic old barn.

Winery Notes: “The Sanford & Benedict Vineyard is renowned for both its historical significance and the unsurpassed quality of the fruit it produces. First planted in 1971, this sustainably farmed vineyard is home to the oldest Pinot Noir vines in Santa Barbara County. This vineyard is rich with calcium-enriched clay loam soils, fractured shale, and chert. This complex array of alluvial soils has accumulated over millions of years at the base of these foothills, an extension of the Santa Ynez Mountains which run west towards the Ocean.”

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