Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml This opens with noticeable if

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

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

Attractive spice

mocha and flowers

There is better verve to the large-scaled flavors that are not quite as dense as those of the Bressandes but do offer good power on the very firm finish that is again shaped by relatively grippy and inelegant tannins

Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml This opens with noticeable ifThe 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