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- Steven Kistler
- US
- California
- Sonoma Coast
- Occidental Station Vineyard
- Francois Freres barrels (30% new)
- 12 Months
- 13.5%
Occidental Pinot Noir Occidental Station Vineyard Sonoma Coast 2019
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The 2019 Occidental Station Pinot Noir is elegant and perfumed, with red fruit, rose petal, and subtle forest floor notes. A poised vintage, it shows balance and purity. Silky tannins and long finish make it highly compelling.
About The Producer
Occidental is the highly-lauded project of famed winemaker Steve Kistler and his family. Steve is most well-known for his eponymous label, Kistler Vineyards, which has been dedicated to making world-class Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from California’s north coast for over 30 years. Situated just 4 miles from the Ocean in western Sonoma’s Bodega Headlands, Occidental currently has 85 acres of primarily Pinot Noir planted to a proprietary selection from Grand Cru Vosne-Romanée clones on Riparia Gloire and 101?14 rootstocks. The vineyards benefit from an ideal south-facing aspect (not shared by neighboring sites), as well as the Petaluma Gap’s cold, windy climate. In fact, the area rarely sees temperatures over 80 degrees. In short, it is a wonderland for Pinot Noir.
Similar to his philosophy at Kistler Vineyards, Steve embraces a “less is more†approach to viticulture and winemaking at Occidental.