Occidental (Kistler)

Occidental (Kistler) Occidental SWK Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

California

Sonoma Coast

Medium ruby-purple colored, the 2021 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard prances from the glass with fragrant notions of red roses, tilled soil, fallen leaves, and cinnamon stick, leading to a core of pomegranate, red currant jelly, and fresh blackberries. The medium-bodied palate is so, so light on its feet and delicately styled, delivering amazingly intense red and black berry layers with a refreshing line of acidity and very finely grained tannins, finishing long and tingly. Simply stunning, it’s the kind of Pinot experience that leaves you with goosebumps.

by Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW

The 2020 SWK Vineyard comes from the highest, steepest section of the estate vineyard "next door." Medium ruby-purple in color, it bursts from the glass with bold notions of redcurrant preserves, wild blueberries, and boysenberries, giving way to fragrant notes of damp soil, underbrush, lilacs, and jasmine tea. The medium-bodied palate delivers impactful black, blue, and red fruit flavors, accented by loads of mineral and savory sparks and supported by silken tannins, finishing with epic length and depth.

Helt og holdent blåst av banen av kvalitetsnivået - gåsehud! Bringebær, jordbær, noen lette mørke bær som bjørnebær og blåbær, florale toner og en mineralsk kjerne. Tror aldri jeg har opplevd en bedre og mer innbydende toppfrukt i en amerikansk pinot. Det er skjørt med nerve og hårfin balanse, men samtidig så håndverksmessig presist, tilstedeværende og livsbejaende. Som om Chambolle-Musigny og Yellowstone skulle fått barn - dette hører hjemme blant verdens kunstverk. Ett døgn senere har jeg fremdeles ikke forstått hva som traff meg en lørdag i Palmehaven - dette er kjærlighet! 

2021	No priceAvailable	Extraordinary
2020	No priceNot available	Extraordinary
2019	No priceNot available	Extraordinary

Category	Red wine
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Producer	Occidental (Kistler)
Vintages	2021
Country	US, California, Sonoma Coast
Bottle	75 cl

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