Name: Occidental (Kistler) Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine 2020 750ml
Brand: Occidental (Kistler)
SKU: 993331
Price: 158.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 96 (4 reviews)

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Varietal Pinot Noir

Regularly described as being the grape varietal responsible for producing the world's most romantic wines, Pinot Noir has long been associated with elegance and a broad range of flavors The name means 'black pine' in French, and this is due to the fact that the fruit of this particular varietal is especially dark in color, and hangs in a conical shape, like that of a pine cone. Despite being grown today in almost every wine producing country, Pinot Noir is a notoriously difficult grape variety to cultivate. This is because it is especially susceptible to various forms of mold and mildew, and thrives best in steady, cooler climates. However, the quality of the fruit has ensured that wineries and vintners have persevered with the varietal, and new technologies and methods have overcome many of the problems it presents. Alongside this, the wide popularity and enthusiasm for this grape has ensured it will remain a firm favorite amongst wine drinkers for many years to come.

Country United States

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.

Region California

California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.

Appellation Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast, a prized wine appellation in California, stands out for its breathtaking landscapes and cool-climate viticulture. What makes Sonoma Coast unique is its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, bringing maritime influences that create ideal conditions for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. The region's diverse topography, including rolling hills and coastal ridges, allows for a range of microclimates, contributing to the complexity and character of its wines. Sonoma Coast wines, particularly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, are celebrated for their elegance, vibrant acidity, and expressive fruit flavors. Notable sub-appellations like Russian River Valley and Fort Ross-Seaview exemplify the diversity within the larger Sonoma Coast region. Winemakers embrace sustainable practices, further enhancing the appellation's appeal. Exploring Sonoma Coast offers wine enthusiasts a captivating journey into the synergy between land and vine, where the Pacific's influence shapes wines of remarkable finesse and distinct terroir expression.

TWI 98pts

The Wine Independent

The 2020 Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine is medium ruby-purple in color. It needs a little coaxing to bring out notes of tar, crushed rocks, and iron ore, leading to a core of black and red cherries, mulberries, and tilled soil plus a touch of lavender. The medium-bodied palate has wonderful tension and firm, exquisitely fine-grained tannins framing the bright, crunchy, energetic red and black fruit layers, finishing long and savory.

JD 97pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2020 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine is also a transparent ruby and offers good concentration, with incredible citrus of blood orange, elegant spices of clove, and darker berries, including black raspberry. Medium-bodied and driven by tension and a structured feel, it has a great spine of acidity, fine tannins, and a coiled personality at this stage, with dark berries, fresh acidity, and briny saline making an appearance. Allow this another few years and drink 2024-2034.

VM 95pts

Vinous Media

The 2020 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvée Catherine is bright, effusive and lifted. Bright red cherry, blood orange, mint, spice, dried herbs and cinnamon all grace this finely-sculpted, nuanced Pinot. There's lovely density and mid-palate creaminess. The Catherine is showing very well in this tasting

WA 94pts

Wine Advocate

Despite the season’s wildfires and extreme heat, the 2020 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvée Catherine is drinking beautifully, though it has tightened since I first tasted it in 2023. “We really were just lucky here,” Steve Kistler says, “with that churn of wind off the ocean to flush things out, and we pick early. We started picking a day before the fires started and had everything in before smoke became part of the conversation.” Medium ruby in color, it requires plenty of air to segue from initial wafts of graphite to pomegranate, blackberry, aniseed and Earl Grey tea leaves on the nose. The light-bodied palate offers ethereal flavors framed by powdery tannins and tangy acidity, and it has a long, juicy finish.

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Occidental (Kistler) Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine 2020 750ml Case of 6

Winery Occidental (Kistler)

Varietal Pinot Noir

Country United States

Region California

Appellation Sonoma Coast

The Wine Independent

Jeb Dunnuck

Vinous Media

Wine Advocate

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