Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml aristocratic even

aristocratic even

This opens with noticeable if not completely dominant reduction as there is enough spiciness evident to suggest that the funk is not permanent

mocha and flowers

lemon zest and a variety of white orchard fruit scents introduce racy and intense yet succulent medium weight flavors that exude a subtle trace of minerality

mineral reduction and lemon rind

Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml aristocratic evenThe 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