Kistler

Les Noisetiers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2020

9.4

This wine is so good, it should not be overlooked. Apparently, Kistler (Jason Kesner) produces this wine for restaurants. But that doesn’t mean us mere mortals can’t enjoy it at home. Some would consider this a mass-market proposition, but it’s anything but that. It possesses a transparency of an individual story, which is easy to read. There are no missing pages or chapters. This wine is well structured and prismatic in terms of its complexity, layers and minerality. Butterscotch, honey and calcium pierce the taste buds, and at a price I consider to be reasonable for such an outstanding product. Check out Kistler’s website. They hide nothing. It screams about very considered wine-making at its very best. Consider this for short-term cellaring only. — a year ago

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Willem Booij

I totally agree Ron, except for your conclusion about the aging potential. I have drink several for 10 up to 20 years old bottles, and every time it was party time!

Ron R

@Willem Booij, totally respect your viewpoint on this wine. As a rule of thumb, Kistler is certainly age worthy. This wine presented very little acidity, and it was for this reason that I felt that this wine would not further improve with age. It’s a beautiful specimen now. No need to risk it decaying prematurely, IMO.

Ron R

@Tom Casagrande and @Eric Urbani, thanks guys. Great wines deserve the best prose that we can muster.

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Debra Martin

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Felix Huang

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Settled down from release. Good fruit pop with a nice smooth finish. — 8 years ago

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Michael Walker

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Roy Goble

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John Visto

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More approachable right now than Halfmile. Zesty and bright, delicate, floral and red berries — 6 years ago

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Andre Lopez

9.0

Nice first time experience with this label. Dark cherry, violets, sandalwood and spice. Grainy tannins and a smooth finish. Sophisticated tasting. — 8 years ago

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Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Shay A

9.3

There we go! Finally back on track with a delicious Bacigalupi chard from a talented winemaker. This was round and nimble, but still had a lot of depth on the finish. Balanced. Stone fruit & lemon cream dominate. Drink up! — 5 years ago

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Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Shay A

9.3

My first Kesner wine, courtesy of @Weston Eidson . I blind guessed this Sonoma coast Heintz vineyard Chardonnay. Could totally see why people would Peg this as SB. Acidity is sharp here. Steely chard. Very tropical on the nose like most Heintz...guava, pineapple, bruised pear. — 6 years ago

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John Visto

9.5

What a way to end the weekend / start our week in Big Sur.
Dark berries, floral and salty; opens up after a little relaxation by the fire. — 6 years ago

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