{"product_id":"ceritas-occidental-vineyard-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eCeritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 is an impressive early release from one of California’s most admired coastal Pinot sites. Already showing remarkable balance and depth, it combines the intensity you’d expect from a standout vineyard with the finesse and precision that make Pinot Noir so compelling. Occidental Vineyard, planted in 1990 by Paul Kistler with the Dutton family, has quickly earned a reputation as one of the region’s great sources for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Pinot Noir shows a vibrant, polished profile with plenty of youthful energy and refined structure. The nose is layered with dark cherry, cranberry, pomegranate, red licorice, and rose petals, creating a fragrant and inviting aromatic lift.\n\nThe palate is elegant and silken, with ripe fruit unfolding alongside notes of licorice, leather, smoke, spice, and a touch of saline character on the finish. Despite its youthful concentration, the wine remains beautifully balanced and poised. It is built for the cellar and should age gracefully for at least 15 years, gaining complexity and nuance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOccidental Vineyard sits in California’s cool coastal zone, where maritime influence helps preserve freshness, aromatics, and natural acidity in the Pinot Noir fruit. The site’s reputation comes from its expressive, finely structured grapes, and this bottling reflects both the quality of the vineyard and careful, expert winemaking. Harvesting and vinification details are not provided, but the wine clearly shows a focused, terroir-driven approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with duck, roast chicken, quail, pork tenderloin, mushroom dishes, and salmon, as well as more refined preparations with earthy herbs or light spice. Serve it slightly below room temperature, around 15–16°C, and consider a short decant if opening young, though it will also open nicely in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCeritas is a California producer known for crafting site-expressive wines with restraint, purity, and a clear sense of place. Under winemaker John Raytek, the winery has built a strong reputation among Pinot Noir lovers for its precise, elegant style and close attention to vineyard character. While still relatively young in its own history, Ceritas is already regarded as a serious name in premium California wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ceritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122486190322,"sku":"FW-8355","price":181.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/ceritas-occidental-vineyard-pinot-noir-2021-0.png?v=1778505932","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/ceritas-occidental-vineyard-pinot-noir-2021","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}