Radio-Coteau Winemaker's Dinner

Join The Cornell Club for an unforgettable evening with a winemaker's dinner hosted by Eric Sussman '91, winegrower and proprietor Radio-Coteau.

Established in 2002 by Winegrower and Proprietor Eric Sussman, Radio-Coteau works closely with select cool-climate coastal vineyard sites in Western Sonoma County and Anderson Valley to produce wines with vibrant, balanced fruit and a distinct sense of place. They are dedicated to regenerative agricultural practices encompassing both Biodynamic and organic farming. In conjunction with a natural, non-interventionist approach in the cellar, their mission is to accurately reject the unique character of each site and season. The winery is situated in Sebastopol, and the estate vineyard is located in the hills above Occidental, California.

Welcome Reception: Wine and Hors D'oeuvres Pairing

Dinner Menu 
Four-Course Dinner and pairing lead by Eric Sussman

King Crab Mafaldine
Garlic Butter, Herbed Breadcrumbs, Lemon Essence
2021 Estate Seabed Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

 Pan Roasted Mary's Duck Breast
Farro Succotash, Glazed Heirloom Beets, Sour Cherry-Port Reduction
2021 Estate Belay Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 

Saddle of Spring Lamb
Braised Lamb Belly, Fava Bean Puree, Torn Mint, Rosemary au Jus
2017 Estate Harrison Grade Sonoma Coast Syrah

Valhrona Chocolate Tart
Hazelnut Praline, Espresso Crumble, Orange Blossom Sorbet
2020 Estate Zinfandel Lemorel 

6:00pm wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, 6:30pm dinner. $120 per person, plus tax and service. Advance reservations required Thursday, March 20th at which time reservations are final sale. Please note if you need a vegetarian alternative no later than Thursday, March 20th. There will be no other substitutions for this menu.  

Meet our host Eric Sussman '91:
Born and raised in New York State, Eric developed his passion for winegrowing while studying agriculture at Cornell University. After spending several years in Washington's Yakima Valley, he immersed himself in the old-world culture and traditions of France over two exceptional vintages – 1995 in Bordeaux at Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Pauillac, and 1996 in Burgundy at Domaine Comte Armand of Pommard and Domaine Jacques Prieur of Meursault. Apprenticing alongside men and women who have tended the same vineyards and wines through countless seasons reinforced Eric's respect for the intrinsic connection between land, people and the wine they produce. Continue reading Eric's story and learn more about the Radio-Coteau HERE