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94 Wine Spectator -
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Very tight and rich, presenting a dense core of white peach, nectarine, citrus and crushed rock. Shows impressive balance, purity, focus and persistence, ending with a dash of vanilla. Will only improve with time.
Technical Details
- BlendChardonnay
- WinemakerSteve Kistler
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia North Coast
- AppellationSonoma Valley
- VineyardKistler Vineyard
Kistler Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2010
Chardonnay | US
WS94, NV94, WA92
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About the Producer
Kistler Vineyards is a privately owned and operated winery dedicated to the vinification of world class site specific Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. They have earned the status of one of the very best producers of Burgundian varietals in California. Kistler Vineyards was founded in 1978 by Steve Kistler and Mark Bixler. The first vintage in 1979 produced 3,500 cases of wine and since then the winery has slowly grown to the planned production level of about 35,000 cases per year. In production since 1994, vineyard designate since 2009. Straddling a south facing hilltop and comprised of Gold ridge soils, like our Vine Hill and Dutton vineyards, but the finest grained sand of any of those sites. Produces a soil influenced wine of resounding minerality and complex earthy sulfides which stand above the green toned orchard fruit notes.