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A new project owned and managed by Steve Kistler, Occidental has 18 acres of Pinot Noir planted primarily with the Calera clone on low yielding root stock Riparia Gloire. The vineyard, situated in the Petaluma Gap, is extremely windy and cold. As readers may know, a majority interest in Kistler Vineyards was recently sold to entrepreneur Bill Price, and Steve Kistler, who will continue to consult at Kistler Vineyards, decided he wanted to have his own estate.
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
| Rating | 98 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Sonoma Coast |
| Producer | Occidental Winery |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Robert Parker | 98 RP - The 2018 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard is crystalline, ultra pure and distinct in its delicate character from the other single-vineyard wines in the Occidental lineup. The aromas are layered and nuanced, with red and black raspberry fruits accented by shifting tones of potpourri, salted licorice, dried citrus, dusty earth and amaro. The light-bodied palate is silky and saline while offering surprising depth and detail of flavor, and it finishes with an expansive flourish of spices. Wow! |
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| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
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| Vintage | 2018 |
| Rating | 98 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Sonoma Coast |
| Producer | Occidental Winery |
| Color | Red |
| Production |
1000 cases |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Rating | 98 RP |
| Bottle Size | 750 ml |
| Bottle Quantity | 1 |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Location | Sonoma Coast |
| Producer | Occidental Winery |
| Color | Red |
| Wine Type | Table |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Rating | 98 RP |
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| Region | California |
| Location | Sonoma Coast |
| Producer | Occidental Winery |
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| Production |
300 cases |
| Robert Parker Rating | 98 RP - The 2018 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard is crystalline, ultra pure and distinct in its delicate character from the other single-vineyard wines in the Occidental lineup. The aromas are layered and nuanced, with red and black raspberry fruits accented by shifting tones of potpourri, salted licorice, dried citrus, dusty earth and amaro. The light-bodied palate is silky and saline while offering surprising depth and detail of flavor, and it finishes with an expansive flourish of spices. Wow! |
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| Antonio Galloni Rating | 100 AG - The 2018 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard is every bit as captivating as it always has been. Aromatic, light on its feet and wonderfully expressive, the 2018 is a super-classic wine from the West Sonoma Coast. Rose petal, black tea, dried leaves and brisk saline overtones confer a good deal of freshness. There is more subtlety than power here. Time brings out the 2018's dimension and textural breadth. This is such a mesmerizing wine. The long, understated finish is haunting in its beauty. This was the first vintage in which Steve Kistler was able to focus full-time on Occidental, and Catherine Kistler's second vintage at the family estate. |
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