Kistler - Vine Hill Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022 (750ml)
Price: $224.99
| Producer | Kistler |
| Country | United States |
| Region | California |
| Subregion | Sonoma |
| Varietal | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 7837 |
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Green-tinged pale yellow. Savory soil-influenced aromatics laced with hints of struck flint and wet stone. Multiple layers of citrus blooms, green orchard fruit both skins and flesh, toasted hazelnuts and crushed rock unfold with time in the glass. Tightly wound, sharply delineated yet deeply textured. Finishes as always with impressive length, energy and spine. Packed with aging potential.
Kistler Description
Bottled since 1991. The vineyard that surrounds the winery just north of the small town of Graton. Planted in a pure sand subset of the Gold Ridge soil series. A Chardonnay of delineated concentration, energy and verve with stone and orchard fruit toned aromas capped by a penetrating minerality. One of our best examples of the tension that can be created between density and lift.
James Suckling: 95 Points
Very floral, with aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine, oyster shells and some seaweed and fresh thyme, following through to a medium body and very fine phenolics that take you down the length of the wine. Drink or hold.
Wine Advocate: 95 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard is electric! The nose features pineapple and lemongrass scents accented by almonds, panna cotta and exotic floral perfume. The palate is bursting with layers of peach and green tropical fruit delivered in a satiny texture, and it's balanced by fireworks of fresh acidity that energize the long finish.
Vinous: 95 Points
The 2022 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard is a potent, tightly wound wine. Bright, sculpted and tightly wound, the 2022 feels like a Chardonnay that needs time to truly blossom. Its energy and persistence are both compelling. Citrus peel, sage, mint and chamomile open with some coaxing. The Vine Hill is one of the most savory and phenolic Chardonnays in the range.
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