Kistler

SWK Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.416 ratings
9.71 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
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.7

Wine of the night? Think YES! Steven Kistler does it Right. Bright fruit, gorgeous flavor profile. This is a first but not the last of this Pinot Noir with friends at Il Villagio in Cherry Hill with friends Ray , Rose, Ralph, Charlene, Ken, Sue , Karen and I. If you have the Dough$$ I would seek out this unbelievable Pinot! CB 99!!

Wine of the night? Think YES! Steven Kistler does it Right. Bright fruit, gorgeous flavor profile. This is a first but not the last of this Pinot Noir with friends at Il Villagio in Cherry Hill with friends Ray , Rose, Ralph, Charlene, Ken, Sue , Karen and I. If you have the Dough$$ I would seek out this unbelievable Pinot! CB 99!!

1 person found it helpfulMay 9th, 2015
Bob Boyle

This is from Occidental, the offshoot of Kistler for solely Pinot Noir. Nose of red fruit & minerals, body of cherry, minerals and a hint of orange peel with deep long finish

This is from Occidental, the offshoot of Kistler for solely Pinot Noir. Nose of red fruit & minerals, body of cherry, minerals and a hint of orange peel with deep long finish

Feb 2nd, 2021
Casper Yim

Other than Wayfarer Pinot noir, Occidental is hands down the Rolls Royce of Pinots. Full flavor, robust, and very exotic. It’s a perfect gift to give for someone who loves their Pinot noirs. Get them while you can because wine shops do not sell these by the case. At an average of $65-$70 per bottle, it’s a premium but their quality is unique and hard to find. You won’t be disappointed.

Other than Wayfarer Pinot noir, Occidental is hands down the Rolls Royce of Pinots. Full flavor, robust, and very exotic. It’s a perfect gift to give for someone who loves their Pinot noirs. Get them while you can because wine shops do not sell these by the case. At an average of $65-$70 per bottle, it’s a premium but their quality is unique and hard to find. You won’t be disappointed.

Dec 5th, 2018
Cody Short

Very impressive

Very impressive

Dec 9th, 2017
Darren Dittrich

Not a fancy label, but a fancy Pinot indeed. Delicious, bright acid, ripe cherry, rhubarb, cola. The 2012 is ready to drink now... Cooler cellars might can handle another 3-4 years, but why wait?

Not a fancy label, but a fancy Pinot indeed. Delicious, bright acid, ripe cherry, rhubarb, cola. The 2012 is ready to drink now... Cooler cellars might can handle another 3-4 years, but why wait?

Aug 18th, 2017
Darren Dittrich

Cola, mineral, light cherry overtones. Delicious. Ready to go after 5 years, could go a little longer. Label: Occidental SWK Vineyard 2012 14.1% ABV. # S01079

Cola, mineral, light cherry overtones. Delicious. Ready to go after 5 years, could go a little longer. Label: Occidental SWK Vineyard 2012 14.1% ABV. # S01079

Apr 24th, 2017
David Schwartz

Even better than last time.

Even better than last time.

Mar 8th, 2016
Nigel Stuke

Wow. By far the best California Pinot Noir I have tested. It's got a lot more boldness up front than French pinots, but then it hits you with all the french pinot characteristic.

Wow. By far the best California Pinot Noir I have tested. It's got a lot more boldness up front than French pinots, but then it hits you with all the french pinot characteristic.

Jan 18th, 2016
Brett Bullington

Brett had this 4 years ago

Brett had this 4 years ago

Jan 11th, 2021
Brett Bullington

Brett had this 4 years ago

Brett had this 4 years ago

Jan 5th, 2021