Occidental (Stephen Kistler)

Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.314 ratings

9.33 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

Top Notes For

9.3

Very well made wine!

Very well made wine!

Oct 10th, 2021

9.4

BBQ & Zin night!

A nice change of pace against the heavy zins! Big scores on here. I definitely get the blood orange notes with a streak of black cherry down the middle of the palate. Cedar, slightly stemmy, and potpourri. Loads of flavor without being jammy. Beautiful.

BBQ & Zin night!

A nice change of pace against the heavy zins! Big scores on here. I definitely get the blood orange notes with a streak of black cherry down the middle of the palate. Cedar, slightly stemmy, and potpourri. Loads of flavor without being jammy. Beautiful.

Jan 31st, 2019

9.1

Mie had this 6 years ago

Mie had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulJul 7th, 2018

Jill Marie Long

9.8

Pillowing and soft for full. Amazing

Pillowing and soft for full. Amazing

Apr 11th, 2020

9.1

Delicious but again a bit young. Should have waited but life is short.

Delicious but again a bit young. Should have waited but life is short.

Oct 28th, 2018

9.0

Very good focused cool climate Pinot noir...named after younger daughter Liz...younger style brighter/ tart red fruit/flowers more angular Pinot... but still beautiful medium bodied from Kistler in Sonoma...right on occidental ridge

Very good focused cool climate Pinot noir...named after younger daughter Liz...younger style brighter/ tart red fruit/flowers more angular Pinot... but still beautiful medium bodied from Kistler in Sonoma...right on occidental ridge

Sep 15th, 2018

9.5

Even though young, it is beautifully balanced on the palate. A wonderful Pinot

Even though young, it is beautifully balanced on the palate. A wonderful Pinot

Jun 18th, 2018

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.3

Jens had this 5 years ago

Jens had this 5 years ago

Mar 16th, 2019

9.2

Sean had this 4 years ago

Sean had this 4 years ago

Feb 29th, 2020

9.5

Sean had this 4 years ago

Sean had this 4 years ago

Dec 24th, 2019