Robert Parker 96 pts Medium ruby in color, the 2019 Pinot Noir Freestone Bodega Occidental is a gorgeous wine, with pure, ever-changing aromas and excellent balance. Red cherries and cranberries are accented by layers of conifer, pipe tobacco, iron, orange peel and tea leaf aromas. The medium-bodied palate offers bright acidity and silty tannins to support layer after layer of spicy fruits, and it finishes with exceptional detail and nuance. It comes from a small, 1.8-acre parcel where vines are planted on steep slopes that must be farmed by hand.