Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Vintage:2022 A brooding and intensely earthy

A brooding and intensely earthy nose features notes of dark berries

As it did from cask the nose is partially compromised by the presence of noticeable reduction so be sure to decant this

It feels like this 2018 vintage is still warming up and is slowly putting on volume and weight

Good stuff and because of the velvety palate feel

airy and restrained aromas of plum liqueur

Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Vintage:2022 A brooding and intensely earthyMedium ruby purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Freestone Occidental has super intense notes of redcurrants, black raspberries, black cherries and violets with hints of dark chocolate, cinnamon stick and smoked meats plus a waft of underbrush. Wonderfully elegant in the mouth with vibrant black and red fruits, earth and savory layers, it has a firm frame of finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long with an exciting herbal lift.