2017 Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir
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Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2019-2026, Tom Parker MW, jancisrobinson.com, Sep 2019
Bright ruby colour. Squeaky clean on the nose, very clearly defined red fruits, a pop of red cherries and some herbal green spices. Satiny texture and fleshy red fruits make this soft, easy Pinot Noir shine. There is a light smokiness and a little alcoholic warmth, but this is masked well by the fruit. Hedonistic. (TP)
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Tom Parker MW, jancisrobinson.com
About the producer
Occidental
Steve Kistler is a man who needs little introduction. He founded, and – for almost 40 years – made the wines at, Kistler. Since leaving his eponymous estate in 2017, Kistler has been focused exclusively on Occidental, his new, family winery on the outer edges of the Sonoma Coast.
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