Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml with substantial tannins coating the

with substantial tannins coating the front teeth

freshly crushed blackcurrants and smoked meats with hints of dried bay leaves

or 22% of the entire appellation)

(from 11 different parcels)

This should be long-lived

Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml with substantial tannins coating theThe 2017 Pinot Noir Occidental Station Vineyard comes from vines planted by Steve Kistler in 1998. He says this is usually the first vineyard to be picked, up to three weeks before the other Pinots are picked. This wine was made using about 30% whole clusters, the highest percentage Kistler normally uses. It has a medium ruby color, and the nose bursts with aromas, saline, tar, dried tea leaves, iron, crushed stone and violets with a core of fresh red