Carl Fischer

9.5

Also outstanding, this was much more layered than the Occidental Pinto we started with, and had much stronger acidity which made it perfect with some rich entrees. Cherries and plums with some earthy notes, medium bodied. — 6 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

When in Occidental...be sure to check out the complimentary tasting. Bought this one for the evening. Apologies to Kurt Beitler for drinking this out of plastic hotel tumblers, but it still showed well. — 7 years ago

Michael Park

9.0

Nice structure, dark cherries and strawberries — 7 years ago

Lowell Yura

9.1

Elegant. Restrained fruit. Better values at this price point. — 7 years ago

Darren Dittrich

9.5

Cola, mineral, light cherry overtones. Delicious. Ready to go after 5 years, could go a little longer. Label: Occidental SWK Vineyard 2012 14.1% ABV. # S01079 — 7 years ago

Jim Chen

9.0

Stanford Sierra camp 2016, right after 2011 Kistler Occidental. — 8 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.5

A stunner. Liquid gold. Rich and dense yet with a vein of taut acidity underpinning everything. — 8 years ago

David

9.3

I bought this after reading princeofpinot review; my first experience with this wine. Lately I have been drinking Kistler/ Occidental, Marcassin, Aubert and a few random Calera pinots and the Suduri was a bit different in character; seemed more burgundian in style. Was elegant, but less fruit forward than Kistler et.al , more restrained? Reminded me of a few Rochhioli West Blocks and early Williams Selyem from years gone by. A very nice pinot at any price point and I wish I had more of it. — 9 years ago

Robert Rothfield

9.3

Tastes like Pinar del Rio! — 9 years ago

Jennifer Reichardt

9.6

Unique site in Occidental means unique pinot noir — 10 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.8

elegant zin in 2006 only 225 cases in. 2006 old vine near occidental does this old vine still exist? — 10 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.5

Garnet in the glass with cherries, orange rind, and licorice on the nose - the palate delivers gobs of red fruit and is quite viscous for a Pinot - this was really lovely. — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

The Migration label first appeared in 2001 as the second label of Goldeneye, both under the Duckhorn masthead, first focusing on Pinot Noir and later adding Chardonnay. Like Paraduxx to Duckhorn, it is no longer a second label, but a winery unto itself. In 2008 Migration, and by extension, Duckhorn, produced its first Chardonnay. In 2009 they produced their first Chardonnay from the legendary Charles Heintz Vineyard. The Charles Heintz Vineyard is located just outside of the town of Occidental where Charlie’s family has farmed the land for over 100 years. Two ridges in, and only about 8 miles from the Pacific Ocean, the vineyard is situated in the Green Valley of Russian River Valley AVA. Heintz has become one of the most famous Chardonnay sites in California, with notable producers including Ceritas, DuMol, Freeman, Flowers, L'Angevin, Kosta Browne, Littorai, Migration/Duckhorn, Moone-Tsai, Pierson Meyer, and Williams Selyem. With its classic Goldridge sandy loam soils, and located just above the fog line, the vineyard receives abundant sunshine and cool ocean breezes. Super mellow Chardonnay, with candied orchard fruit, honeysuckle, wet stone, and some secondary hazelnut, with just a flutter of mushroom in the background. — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.4

Just love this style. Occidental meets Jura in some respects. — 7 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.1

Lead off batter at #Faltacular charity wine event this afternoon. Good to see Kurt Beitler visiting from Occidental. — 7 years ago

Chris LoRusso

9.0

Always a crowd pleasing Pinot! Served the '12 Sonoma Coast at our wedding. Once you try their Sonoma Coast make sure you try Ehren Jordan's Occidental & Savoy vineyards.. — 8 years ago

Ryan Smith

9.4

Hirsch, Pearlessence, or Occidental? Maybe I should just try all 3... — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.2

Tasted a few wines while Mrs A enjoyed the Bohemian Farmers Market in Occidental. The Chard was particularly good. — 9 years ago

Bjørn Rostad

9.0

Aquavit brings me home. This is Occidental. A #cocktail with Linie aquavit, Grand Marnier, Amaro and a Fernet Branca rinsed coupe glass. Linie is shipped from Norway around the globe while it is aged in old cherry casks. So awesome! Garnish with an orange twist and you're good to go. — 9 years ago

Max Thieriot

Co-Founder of Senses Wines

9.5

Awesome! Awesome Occidental wine!

— 10 years ago

Christopher Strieter

Co-Founder, Senses Wines

9.8

A 2009 @RedCarWine Heaven & Earth Occidental Pinot. Reminds me why we make wines in the West Sonoma Coast — 10 years ago

Neville Weston

9.7

Best Sonoma Pinot Noir we’ve tried in a long time....super fruit concentration, which became more pronounced as the wine opened up, smooth finish.....truly delicious 😋 — 6 years ago

with Marta

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Fresh, ripe nose of; huckleberries, boysenberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, plum, mocha/milk chocolate, caramel, baking spices, sweet rich clay soils, very light presence of herbs and fresh red flowers with violets. The body is full, rich and nicely resolved with round M+ tannins. The fruits are big and ripe; huckleberries, boysenberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, raspberries, black plum, plum with strawberries dancing in the background. Caramel, mocha/milk chocolate, chocolate pudding, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, hints of clove, sweet rich clay soils, darker spices, crumbled volcanic minerals, touch of dry herbs, suede/velvety leather, mouthwatering, fresh round acidity and a long, rich, elegant, smooth as silk, balanced finish that lasts over a minute. Photos of; the the tasting room/bar, the fresh vegetable honor stand in front of the winery, picnic area and the view onto the valley floor from their terrace. Producer notes and history...born near the Italian-Swiss border, Gaetano Regusci journeyed to the Napa Valley in 1891 working at a dairy along today's Silverado Trail. In 1932, Gaetano cashed in his entire life insurance policy and purchased a foreclosed property across the road, known today as Regusci Ranch. For the next 30 years, Gaetano lived off the land, farming; corn, hay, walnuts, plums and grapes. He ranched cattle, ran a dairy and opened a retail market. They survived prohibition and the great depression. Gaetano held onto the Ranch, passing along the historic Stags Leap District property to his son Angelo in the 1960s. Regusci long before making wine were excellent farmers...a nice resume for growing grapes. Through five generations, they were commited to agriculture. Gaetano Regusci purchased a 289-acre estate in the Stags Leap District; which included one of the preeminent wineries of its time, the Grigsby-Occidental Winery established in 1878. At that time, the wine industry was not what it is today. Aside, from growing and making homemade wine and selling grapes. When Gaetano's son Angelo took over the family Ranch in the 1960s, he began planting Bordeaux varieties on the estate. His decision would prove to be visionary within a few decades. As the wine industry flourished so did their vineyards. They planted a 160 acres of grapes that reside on the estate today. Angelo's (Angelo's Vineyard, is perhaps their best bottling) son Jim became a farmer as well, taking over Ranch duties in the 1990's. Having farmed for many of Napa Valley's most notable vineyards, Jim decided to establish Regusci in 1996. Their first crush amounted to 1,900 cases. Today, they produce 6,500 total cases spilt under several different wines designations. It's a fun place to visit and taste. Behind the tasting bar, they have a two foot piece of the cable that was used to make the Golden Gate Bridge. Ask them to see it. However, it's as heavy as a large dumbbell. When you make an appointment, see about reserving one of their picnic tables after the tasting. If you get a table purchase your lunch before you get to the winery as they do not sell prepared food. However, during the growing season, they have a honor system cart for the fruits and vegetables they still grow as shown in the photos. It's a must stop along the Silverado Trail...a beautiful setting with amazing vistas. — 7 years ago

Darren Dittrich

9.8

Truly awesome. We opened this with lamb after a Pinot from Calera. When we first received this a few years ago it was too tight. Now, it is drinking like a Premier Cru, but with more cola and berry than the best vintages of Burgundy. If you can find this, buy it. We are holding off on the 2013's for another year or so. Possibly the best expression of Pinot in the Western hemisphere. Only potential downside is that this is a very rich Pinot, and in no way a lean offering from Burgundy. — 8 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Great follow up after Occidental 2013 Cuvée Cathleen with family on Memorial Day Sunday! Kosta Brown Sonoma Coast 2014 is great follow up to their 13! Plum and blackberry fruit jump out of the glass on first sip. Rich with a Great Mouthfeel . Don't miss out on this gem. CB a solid 95+. CB — 8 years ago

with Andrew, Karen and 2 others

Nicola Cranmer

9.1

Loved it! — 9 years ago

Vin Zering

9.2

Delicious wine. So good and just a baby. — 9 years ago

Andrew Slabin

9.3

Consistently great. Failla rocks every time. Whistler great, occidental still my fav. — 10 years ago

Kelsey Strieter

10

Cool climate Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir from Occidental :) — 10 years ago

Collin-Peter Casey

Northern California Sales Manager Weygandt-Metzler Importing

9.3

Cigars and this. Not a cigar man, but I understand. — 11 years ago