Occidental (Stephen Kistler)

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

9.316 ratings
9.35 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
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9.3

The Sonoma Coast can be unforgiving. Fog and severe rain coming in from the ocean are commonplace. Despite the adversity, the region can yield sensational Pinot Noirs that should not be missed. The 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a tremendous appellation level Pinot. Deep, textured and resonant, the 2014 possesses striking depth and elegance not to mention impeccable overall balance. Succulent red cherry, smoke, licorice and blood orange infuse this deeply expressive Pinot Noir from Steve Kistler's Occidental winery. Readers who can find the 2014 should not hesitate. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2017)

The Sonoma Coast can be unforgiving. Fog and severe rain coming in from the ocean are commonplace. Despite the adversity, the region can yield sensational Pinot Noirs that should not be missed. The 2014 Pinot Noir (Sonoma Coast) is a tremendous appellation level Pinot. Deep, textured and resonant, the 2014 possesses striking depth and elegance not to mention impeccable overall balance. Succulent red cherry, smoke, licorice and blood orange infuse this deeply expressive Pinot Noir from Steve Kistler's Occidental winery. Readers who can find the 2014 should not hesitate. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2017)

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2017
Saul Gropman

Owner/Operator Cafe La Haye

9.2

Lush cherry up front with a bright cranberry finish. Tart and lively on the side palate.

Lush cherry up front with a bright cranberry finish. Tart and lively on the side palate.

Jun 14th, 2017
Kaitlin Ohlinger

This was a show stopper. Tasted over three days, it never slowed down. Really deep, so much spice, so many layers, lush and the right amount of that coastal funk that I really enjoy. The tits.

This was a show stopper. Tasted over three days, it never slowed down. Really deep, so much spice, so many layers, lush and the right amount of that coastal funk that I really enjoy. The tits.

Jun 8th, 2017
Martin G Rivard

I love kicking things off with a kicking Pinot!!
My buddy Dov uncorked this beauty. I highly, highly recommend it! Gorgeous Floral Nose followed by what seemed to be a field of herbs. On the palate it was incredibly structured hitting the front, mid and back with beautiful fruit notes., forest floor moss, herb, spice and everything nice! Finely integrated tannins. This is a Rockstar and is built to play on for a long time! Thanks Dov!!!
😍👏👏👏😍. I give it a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

I love kicking things off with a kicking Pinot!!
My buddy Dov uncorked this beauty. I highly, highly recommend it! Gorgeous Floral Nose followed by what seemed to be a field of herbs. On the palate it was incredibly structured hitting the front, mid and back with beautiful fruit notes., forest floor moss, herb, spice and everything nice! Finely integrated tannins. This is a Rockstar and is built to play on for a long time! Thanks Dov!!!
😍👏👏👏😍. I give it a solid ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍

Apr 22nd, 2017
DE
9.2

Wow.. best Pinot Noir

Wow.. best Pinot Noir

Jul 15th, 2022
Hampus Bejnö

Typisk pinuttas från nya världen; rik, varm och kryddig smak med maraschinokörsbär som bärande inslag.

Typisk pinuttas från nya världen; rik, varm och kryddig smak med maraschinokörsbär som bärande inslag.

Nov 17th, 2017
John Willison

Berry and earthen nose. Raspberry and cranberry, tea and earthy, lingering finish.

Berry and earthen nose. Raspberry and cranberry, tea and earthy, lingering finish.

Apr 21st, 2017
Chris LoRusso

Kistler!

Kistler!

Nov 29th, 2016
Sinegal Estate

Sinegal had this 8 years ago

Sinegal had this 8 years ago

Feb 13th, 2017
Nick Davis

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nick had this 8 years ago

Nov 23rd, 2016