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2017 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir

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Latest Sale Price

March 3, 2024 - $87

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RATINGS

95Vinous / IWC

...very pretty and expressive wine. Bright floral notes and red-toned fruits grace this supple, racy Pinot from Occidental. exotic ovHints of Asian spice and blood orange add pretty, ertones...has a very attractive savory quality. This is such a classy and restrained Pinot, but there is plenty of density and weight as well.

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

2017 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir

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