2018 Freestone Pinot Noir Occidental Bodega

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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 2020-2024, Erin Brooks, Wine Advocate, Aug 2020

Medium ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Freestone Occidental Bodega has delicate scents of fresh cranberries, strawberries and Bing cherries with nuances of woodsmoke, graphite and earth. The palate is light-bodied with bright fruits, a soft frame and juicy finish. 350 cases produced.

Critic scores

Critic scores
92
92/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

94
94/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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94 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 94/100 · Drink 2023-2033, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2020

The 2018 Pinot Noir Bodega is the clear stand out in this range from Raen. Pliant and deep, with terrific presence, the Bodega is impeccably balanced from start to finish. I imagine it will be an even more compelling wine in another few years' time. Bright red cherry fruit, pomegranate, mint, spice and blood orange all infuse the 2018 with tons of character. This is such a pretty and expressive wine, but it needs time in bottle for some of its youthful austerity to soften.

16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2022-2028, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2020

Pale crimson. Light ferny nose with medium charge of tannin. Quite savoury and appetising. Very fresh and counter to the California stereotype. (JR)

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Raen
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Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

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Dry

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