leather and plenty of earth scents introduces tension-filled and intensely mineral-driven medium weight flavors

(from several different lieux-dits

This is sufficiently accessible that it should be approachable young but allow for longer-term aging too if desired

pomegranate and a nicely broad range of spice elements

Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard other_regions_italy leather and plenty of earthThe 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