Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Nid Tissé – Pinot Noir 2023
Radian Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills AVA, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
From the windswept, western edge of the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, the Radian Vineyard is known for producing some of the most structured and site-expressive Pinot Noir in California. Nid Tissé (“woven nest” in French) reflects this sense of intricacy and place, highlighting the cool-climate purity and intensity that the appellation is famed for. 100% Pinot Noir.

Aromas & Flavors
Red cherry, cranberry, and wild strawberry upfront, layered with rose petal, dried herbs, and hints of baking spice. A subtle undercurrent of sea spray and stony minerality underscores the vineyard’s coastal terroir.

Mouthfeel
Linear, energetic, and elegant. Medium-bodied with fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity. The wine shows both precision and depth, finishing with a long, mineral-driven echo of red fruit and spice.

Winemaking Notes
Small-lot fermentation with partial whole-cluster inclusion to lift aromatics and add structure. Aged in French oak barrels (approx. 25–30% new), allowing delicate integration of oak spice while preserving freshness and purity.

Food Pairing
Pairs beautifully with roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, or cedar-planked salmon. Its minerality and freshness also complement charcuterie and earthy cheeses like Tomme or Reblochon.

Verdict
A tightly woven, finely balanced Pinot Noir that captures the essence of the Radian Vineyard. Elegant yet powerful, coastal yet generous — a wine that speaks clearly of place and craftsmanship. Cheers! — 2 months ago

Kendall Johnson

9.1

Crisp, tropical, tasty! #wsjwine #coronavino — 5 years ago

Michael Piaker

9.3

28 February 2016. #bigglounyc, Wythe Hotel, Brooklyn, NY. — 10 years ago

Eric

9.6

A grand cru experience. This vineyard produces berries that make the most delicious wine.I’ve had Nid Tisse fmade rom this same vineyard’s fruit and they are both beautiful. Grab some if you can find it. — 3 years ago

PS Michaels

9.3

So needless to say Delectable can’t get it together to label this correctly. It is the Nid Tisse Hyde Chard. Great stuff and will get better over next few years. Worth seeking out. — 3 years ago

Tim Edge

9.1

Solid Cru Beaujolais. Very good price to quality ratio on this one too — 8 years ago

PS Michaels

9.4

So yet another Delectable fail. This is the Nid Tisse Chardonnay- Bacigalupi. Really great wines that seem to be under at least the Delectable radar. — 3 years ago

Eric

9.5

@Delectable Wine this is the Nid Tissé Bacigalupi vineyard Chardonnay - 2019 Gorgeous Wente clone. Less than 100 cases produced. Amazing - Cali Chardonnay doesn’t get much better than this IMO.
#Jeb’s notes: “In the same ballpark quality-wise, yet in a very different style, the 2019 Chardonnay Bacigalupi Vineyard comes from the Russian River and offers a bigger, richer style in its notes of ripe melon, pear jam, flower oil, and toasted bread. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has a beautifully balanced mouthfeel, nicely integrated acidity, plenty of mid-palate depth, and a great finish. It's another beautiful wine from this winemaker that merits serious attention” — 3 years ago

Douglas Renall

8.9

Elegant and vibrant — 8 years ago

Philip Lawson

9.0

Nid style! But not too sweet. Plenty of interesting flavors. — 10 years ago