2005 Occidental-Kistler Vineyards, Cuvee Catherine Occidental Station, Bottle (750mL)

RP96 "The 2005 Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard Cuvee Catherine Occidental Station boasts a dark ruby/purple-tinged color as well as gorgeous aromas reminiscent of a DRC Grands Echezeaux. Spring flower, blueberry, raspberry, cherry, and forest floor aromas soar from the glass of this medium to full-bodied Pinot. With superb finesse, elegance, and the grace of a ballerina, this beauty can be enjoyed over the next 10-12 years." RP Dec 2007 Another impressive group of Chardonnays from Steve Kistler, these 2006s are unmistakably Burgundian in their aromatics, textures, and flavor profiles. Kistler has given up on the highly fashionable Dijon clones, relying on old California clones, primarily old Wente selections. He feels the same about Pinot Noir, using the Calera and other older California clones rather than the Dijon selections. Published: Dec 27, 2007
Formerly labeled as Kistler Vineyard but now it belongs to Occidental. In older editions, the Cuvee Catherine was made with grapes from Occidental Station Vineyard.