Occidental (Kistler), Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine other_regions the vigor of the plants

the vigor of the plants is naturally reduced

These aromas are held in tension

They used 80% new barrels

Firm reduction dominates the fruit today though it does appear quite ripe

Occidental (Kistler), Running Fence Vineyard Cuvee Catherine other_regions the vigor of the plantsThe 2019 Pinot Noir Running Fence Vineyard Cuve Catherine is magical. Singular and detailed, it unfolds slowly on the nose, iodine and seaweed give way to pomegranate, cranberry, woodsmoke, lavender and wild fennel aromas. The palate is seamless and pure, its dynamic flavors framed by powdery tannins and vibrant, lip smacking acidity, and it has a hauntingly long finish. It will be long lived in the cellar.