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2014 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir

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May 19, 2024 - $91

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RATINGS

97The Wine Advocate

... compelling black pepper, garrigue and bay leaves laced nose over a core of Bing cherries, fresh raspberries and crushed cranberries, plus a waft of fertile earth. The medium-bodied palate fills the mouth with a wonderful intensity...

97Vinous / IWC

Blue and purplish-toned fruit, licorice, lavender and violet give this its distinct darker shades of expression. The flavors are both vivid and transparent. In my view the Cuvée Elizabeth is the most complete of these wines. Don't miss it.

17Jancis Robinson

A broad aromatic spread. Rather winning. Very winning and ripe without being at all heavy or sweet. Some real energy here with a light but attractive bitterness on the end. Quite persistent.

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

2014 Occidental Bodega Headlands Cuvée Elizabeth Pinot Noir

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