Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Size:12x750ml The 2007 Langhe Costa Russi

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

where the high altitude of this site tends to produce sinewy

this intensely yellow-golden shining cuvée is very deep and complex on the rich

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

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

Occidental (Kistler), Freestone-Occidental Size:12x750ml The 2007 Langhe Costa RussiMedium 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.