Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Vintage:2022 airy and restrained aromas of

airy and restrained aromas of plum liqueur

It feels like this 2018 vintage is still warming up and is slowly putting on volume and weight

I underestimated this from cask as there is excellent purity of expression on the nose with a floral red fruit quality followed by remarkably detailed flavors of solid intensity if not necessarily great density with a purity and length that are impressive

As it did from cask the nose is partially compromised by the presence of noticeable reduction so be sure to decant this

Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Vintage:2022 airy and restrained aromas ofMedium ruby purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Freestone Occidental has super intense notes of redcurrants, black raspberries, black cherries and violets with hints of dark chocolate, cinnamon stick and smoked meats plus a waft of underbrush. Wonderfully elegant in the mouth with vibrant black and red fruits, earth and savory layers, it has a firm frame of finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long with an exciting herbal lift.