Pinot Noir Vineyard Occidental Station Cuvee Catherine 2007 Kistler

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Brand	Kistler
Vintage	2007
Country	United States
Region	Sonoma
Grape	Pinot Noir
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

Following the brilliant success of Kistler’s 2007s, Steve Kistler and his sidekick, Mark Bixler, deserve kudos for what they have achieved in the more challenging 2008 vintage. This is the first vintage in which 100% of the fermentations were indigenous, and, fortunately, all their Sonoma Coast vineyards were far enough south that they were not tainted by any of the smoke from the ferocious fires that spread through Mendocino. The 2008s appear to be slightly more fruit-forward, with a touch less minerality than the 2007s. They are full-bodied, impressively endowed wines, with the Chardonnays best drunk during their first 5-7 years of life, and the Pinot Noirs during their first 10-12.

BOW (8.75)