Occidental Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast SWK Vineyard 2022

98 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2022 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard is pretty dense in this vintage, its 12.6% alcohol notwithstanding. A wine of understated depth and power, the 2022 sizzles with tension. Chalk, slate, mint and white pepper all race across the palate in this tightly wound young Pinot. Readers will have to give this a few years in bottle. There is an element of translucence here that is so beguiling. Drink 2026-2034 (Jan 2025)"

98 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2022 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard bursts from the glass with bold notes of black cherries, mulberries, and black raspberries, leading to expressive hints of cinnamon stick, mossy tree bark, violets, and Sichuan pepper. Light to medium-bodied, the palate is taut with muscular black berry flavors, supported by fine-grained tannins and a racy line, finishing long with a spicy kick. Drink 2026-2045 (Jan 2025)"

96+ points Erin Brooks (Wine Advocate): "The 2022 Pinot Noir SWK Vineyard is jam-packed with sweet red fruit aromas: raspberry, pomegranate and rhubarb are complemented by nuances of blood orange, nori and flint. The light-bodied palate balances concentrated, crunchy flavors and soaring floral perfume with lacy tannins and mouthwatering acidity, and it has a long, dynamic finish. It opened dramatically over several days and will benefit from several years in the cellar. Drink 2028-2043 (Jan 2025)"