Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Size:12x750ml Patience will be essential here

Patience will be essential here

girdled by lively acids and concluding with a long and mineral finish

The 2007 Langhe Costa Russi combines richness and focus to a degree that has seldom been seen here

An air of savory herbs develops over a coating of fine tannin

I can't wait to try both in 15 to 20 years

Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Size:12x750ml Patience will be essential hereMedium ruby purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir Freestone Occidental has super intense notes of redcurrants, black raspberries, black cherries and violets with hints of dark chocolate, cinnamon stick and smoked meats plus a waft of underbrush. Wonderfully elegant in the mouth with vibrant black and red fruits, earth and savory layers, it has a firm frame of finely grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long with an exciting herbal lift.