Occidental (Kistler), Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir other_regions_italy 50 ha parcel of 55+

50 ha parcel of 55+ year old vines aged in 60% wood)

Probably the purest and most refined wine in the whole Ribera del Duero region

This is even bigger and more powerful with its mouth coating broad-shouldered flavors that possess plenty of muscle before culminating in an explosive but tightly wound finish that just goes on and on

this superb Pinot Noir firms up nicely on the finish and has a full

Stands out for finesse rather than power

Occidental (Kistler), Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir other_regions_italy 50 ha parcel of 55+Pale cherry red. Very pale rim. Savoury vegy nose. A little smudgy on the nose. Marked acidity and fruit reminiscent of red hard candy Spangles. A little simple and lightly sweaty but quite pretty.