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2023 Occidental Pinot SWK

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2023 Occidental Pinot SWK
2023 Occidental Pinot SWK

"The 2023 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard emerges from the highest, steepest and most exposed section of the Kistler family's Bodega Headlands site. It is a quintessential Occidental wine. Clean mineral notes cut through a core of red-toned fruit, chalk, white pepper, slate and dried herbs in a vivid, wonderfully translucent Pinot that hits all the right notes. Time in the glass brings out the wine's captivating inner perfume. The precision here is simply unreal. Majestic." - Vinous, 100VM

Occidental Vineyards, founded by renowned vintner Steve Kistler, is dedicated to producing world-class Pinot Noir from the coastal headlands of the Freestone-Occidental area on the Sonoma Coast. Steve Kistler’s passion for coastal vineyards began during his early career at Ridge Vineyards, where he developed an appreciation for the unique characteristics of wines from maritime climates. This passion led him to establish Occidental in 2011, focusing exclusively on Pinot Noir from some of the coolest and latest ripening sites in western Sonoma​.
 
The vineyards at Occidental are situated on a southwest-facing ridge overlooking the Pacific Ocean, at elevations of 400-750 feet. These sites are characterized by their challenging maritime weather conditions, which include powerful spring storms and persistent fog. Despite these challenges, the unique climate allows for a slow, steady ripening process that promotes the development of fruit with remarkable physiological maturity at lower sugar levels. This results in Pinot Noirs that are crystalline, with vivid aromatics and intense red fruit flavors layered with savory and mineral notes​.
 
Occidental Vineyards employs sustainable farming practices, with an emphasis on organic techniques to maintain a natural balance and minimize human intervention. The vineyard team, many of whom have worked with Steve Kistler for over thirty years, meticulously manages the canopy and thins the fruit to ensure uniform ripeness at harvest. This dedication to quality is reflected in Occidental’s wines, which are celebrated for their freshness, energy, and expression of the coastal terroir​.
 
 
Vintage2023
VarietalPinot Noir
AppellationPetaluma Gap
VineyardBodega Headlands
Alcohol13.80%
Volume750 ml
 

93 Points, Wine Enthusaist

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