{"product_id":"occidental-freestones-2024-tax-shipping-included","title":"Occidental Freestones 2024 (Tax, Shipping Included)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonoma Coast Pinot from Kistler's Pinot-focused project — bundled-delivery pricing for the same 2024 vintage as the batch-02 parent.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed cherry, cranberry, dried rose petal, and forest floor. Bright, lifted aromatics with a savory finish — closer to Burgundy than to Russian River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Sonoma Coast appellation, near the cooler far-western coastal ridges. Occidental is the Pinot Noir-focused project of Kistler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody: Medium body · Acidity: Bright, structured · Texture: Silky, fine tannin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDinner pairing (salmon, duck, Korean BBQ), gift for a California Pinot drinker, accessible Kistler-family allocation, delivery-bundled convenience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Who\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCalifornia Pinot collectors, hosts pairing salmon or duck, allocation-list followers, delivery-convenience buyers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimilar To\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you like Kistler Pinot, Hirsch Vineyards, Littorai, or Williams Selyem West Side, this is the same cool-climate Sonoma Coast register.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWild salmon, duck breast, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, Korean BBQ (galbi, pork belly), aged Manchego\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrink 2026–2032. Approachable young, rewards 2–3 years of cellar time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTax-and-shipping-included pricing variant — same physical wine as the batch-02 parent listing. Occidental wines are allocation-driven; this PDP shares the parent's SKU and inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestrained, savory, dinner-table, allocation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this the same wine as the batch-02 parent listing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — same producer, same vintage (2024), same SKU. Only the pricing model differs: this PDP bundles tax and shipping into the listed price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is Occidental different from Kistler?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Kistler is the family's Chardonnay-focused label; Occidental is the Pinot Noir-focused project — same hands, same farming standards, applied to a different grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What food pairs best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Wild salmon, duck breast, roast chicken with herbs, mushroom risotto, Korean BBQ (galbi, pork belly). Sonoma Coast Pinot's restraint handles richer proteins without overwhelming them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VINS WINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53863862370609,"sku":"45800-41","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/0563\/9985\/files\/VINS_5a6624d2-1c52-4659-8fef-defc49b765b4.png?v=1765338342","url":"https:\/\/vinswine.co\/products\/occidental-freestones-2024-tax-shipping-included","provider":"VINS WINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}