Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Size:12x750ml The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is

The 2013 Gattinara Valferana is super-expressive today

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

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

Sensationally concentrated

This should drink well both young and with 6 to 8 years of age on it

Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Size:12x750ml The 2013 Gattinara Valferana isMedium 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.