Occidental Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir 2017
Steve Kistler, founder and winemaker of Kistler Vineyards for 37 years, has established a new pinot noir brand “Occidental” which is owned and operated by the Kistler family. Occidental built a state-of-the-art winery on a ridge top next to the Bodega Headlands Vineyard overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and was completed in August of 2013 just in time for the harvest.
Occidental makes very small quantities of Pinot Noirs, from select vineyard sites and are allocated to their Mailing List members. If you want to grab a few of these gems, click this Mailing List Link to join!
Medium Ruby color with rich sweet red fruit aromas and herb spice notes on this outstanding beauty from Steve Kistler. On the palate a rich full flavor of plum, blackberry and cherry with cinnamon spice, oak and a slight citrus note. Fine restrained tannins, well integrated, crisp acidity, great balance, long ending with slight earthy character. Very Nice, Spectacular! Tasting well now, enjoy over next decade!
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