From Steve Kistler's first harvest in 1975 at the Ridge he developed a distinct preference for the coastal character of their coastal Occidental Vineyard zinfandel when compared to the other zinfandels in the cellar. Through his time at Kistler he built up his holdings on the Sonoma Coast convinced that many of California’s most compelling pinot noirs would come from these maritime sites in the future. Before founding Occidental in 2011 he started buying property and planting pinot noir in 1999 on these ridges surrounding Freestone Valley. Today they farm 85 acres of pinot noir vineyards in the Freestone-Occidental area and Steve works alongside not only many of the vineyard and winery team from his 25 years of success at Kistler but hsi daughters Catherine & Lizzie.

Occidental Freestone Occidental Pinot Noir 2023
14% abv
Vol- 75cl
Catherine and Steve Kistler are understandably very happy with their delicious 2023 Freestone. The nose is so fragrant and fine, exuding dense blueberries alongside black and red cherries and lifted notes of fresh fennel and wild oregano. The wine has such a beautiful mouthfeel with tannins that are chalk-powder smooth. All is so integrated and harmonious on the palate with gorgeous, bright red and black cherry fruit. This is so supple and tasty, with a lip-smacking finish that is limestone-pure and exquisitely refreshing. Drink 2025 to 2037. Catriona Felstead MW
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2023 | California | Duty Paid | North America | Occidental | Pinot Noir | Red | Sonoma | Still | USA | Wine- Reference #:
- 23665
- Strength
- 14 ABV
- Bottles per Case
- 6 bottles
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Organic
- Yes
- Biodynamic
- No
- Vegan
- No
- Vegetarian
- No
- Sparkling
- No
