Occidental Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard 2019

Red
Sonoma Coast, United States
9.5
WineSaint

Graphite and crushed stone dominate the aromatics, with dark fruit emerging slowly beneath. The palate shows impressive concentration, though the wine feels locked down at present. Cedar and exotic spice add complexity to the firm, mineral-driven finish. Built for the long haul through 2030.

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Occidental

Occidental focuses entirely on the extreme western edge of Sonoma Coast, producing single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from fog-belt sites around Freestone, Bodega, and the Sonoma Coast's windward ridges. The wines are structured, cool-climate in character, and built for the cellar.