Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Vintage:2019 Deep ruby-colored and a blend

Deep ruby-colored and a blend of 70% Grenache

A little obvious in style

lengthy and ever-so-slightly warm finale

along with suggestions of fresh mushroom and white truffle

Occidental (Kistler), Occidental Station Vineyard Vintage:2019 Deep ruby-colored and a blendThe 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