Occidental 2022 Pinot Noir Freestone-Occidental Vineyard

Occidental 2022 Freestone‑Occidental Pinot Noir captures the refined coastal elegance of the Sonoma Coast with striking clarity. It offers vibrant red fruits, saline-driven minerality, polished tannins, and a long, precise finish. Perfect for both near-term enjoyment and rewarding long-term cellaring. 🌄 Terroir & Origins Sourced from multiple coastal headland vineyards in the high-elevation Freestone‑Occidental region of Sonoma Coast AVA. These steep, marine-influenced sites sit above the fog layer with deep soils and rugged topography Crafted by Steve Kistler’s signature project leveraging free-run juice only, emphasizing delicacy and purity in a limited production run (~4,000 cases) 👃 Aromatics & Palate Crisp, crystalline entry with bright red fruits—strawberry, cherry, red plum—lifted by flinty-mineral and saline notes Structured yet elegant: a graceful balance of finesse and tension, beautifully sculpted tannins, modest alcohol (~13.3%), making it wonderfully foo