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2016 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir

Lightly depressed cork

Minimum Bid is $100
Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

ITEM 10182500 - Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine cellar

Bidder Amount Total
$100
Item Sold Amount Date
I10156225 1 $100 Jun 8, 2025
I10012284 1 $93 Apr 6, 2025
I9980208 7 $90 Mar 16, 2025
I9961522 1 $90 Mar 9, 2025
2016 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir
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RATINGS

98Jeb Dunnuck

Thrilling notes of smoked red cherries, earth, forest floor, and graphite all give way to a medium-bodied, vibrant, racy wine that has flawless balance, crunchy, vibrant fruit, notable tannins, and a great finish.

96Vinous / IWC

...a fascinating wine... ...perfumed, intensely savory and nervous in feel. Crushed rose petal, mint and chalk add nuance to a core of bright, red-toned fruit. Intensely saline and vibrant, the 2016 is magnificent today.

93The Wine Advocate

Light to medium-bodied, it's elegant in the mouth with purely defined red fruits and floral layers. It has a silky texture of very fine, softly grainy tannins, and the long finish is refreshed by lip-smacking acidity. Yum!

PRODUCER

Occidental

Occidental is a Pinot Noir brand established by the celebrated winemaker Steve Kistler, founder and winemaker at Kistler Vineyards. Occidental plans to make a maximum of 7,500 cases annually of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. To do that Occidental in 2013 completed a state-of-the-art production facility near Bodega next to the Bodega Headlands Vineyard. Kistler, long admired for his Kistler label Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, has earned extraordinary reviews for his Occidental wines. Robert M. Parker Jr. rated one of the 2012 cuvees at 98 pts and called it “profound….this wine reminded me of my earlier days in Burgundy tasting the Grand Cru Musigny.” The wines are available primarily by mailing list.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.

VINTAGE

2016 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir

Produced by Steve Kistler, founder and winemaker of Kistler Vineyards.

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