Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml mocha and flowers

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

This is a classic Vosne that is stylish

dense and mineral nose

Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Size:6x750ml mocha and flowersThe 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