OCCIDENTAL
2023 PINOT NOIR
FREESTONE-OCCIDENTAL
Originating from the marine-influenced valleys of Sonoma’s extreme coastline, Occidental’s 2023 Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir is a brilliant portrait of site and craftsmanship. Crafted by legendary Pinot Noir pioneer Steve Kistler and his daughter, Catherine, this release builds upon its legacy: refined yet dynamic, precise yet powerfully evocative, it is a wine destined for the highest echelons of Pinot greatness.
In 1975, Steve Kistler discovered the transformative power of coastal vineyards, where cooler temperatures coax a profound elegance and ethereal depth from Pinot Noir grapes.
After leading Kistler Vineyards into international acclaim, Steve refocused his passion entirely on the untamed terrain of Occidental in the West Sonoma Coast AVA, driven to craft wines of absolute purity, expressive energy, and unmatched finesse.
Occidental seeks purity above all else, and the 2023 Freestone-Occidental Pinot Noir achieves this ideal magnificently.
Drawn from three distinctive coastal sites and gently guided by indigenous yeast fermentations, this wine resonates with bright raspberry, crushed violets, and an unmistakable saline freshness.
Rarely does a wine convey its origins so vividly and with such unmistakable charm and elegance.
OCCIDENTAL
2023 PINOT NOIR
FREESTONE-OCCIDENTAL
$79.99
Tasting Notes: “A tightly focused beam of bitter cherry, damson plum and raspberry coulis streams through this red, with mouthwatering cut in the form of ocean breeze minerality that runs throughout. Iris and rose hip notes fill in the background as the long, piercing finish shows a remarkably pure and unadorned feel. A high-definition Pinot. Drink now through 2035. 3,650 cases made.”
95 Points | James Molesworth | Wine Spectator
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