Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.119 ratings
8.94 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Eric Hwang

Reminds me of a 1er Cru Chablis. Rich and balanced without the typical California butter bomb. Acidity is holding up well for the age.

Reminds me of a 1er Cru Chablis. Rich and balanced without the typical California butter bomb. Acidity is holding up well for the age.

1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2015
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.0

Surprisingly fresh after 10 years with bright lemon fruit and a sweet finish.

Surprisingly fresh after 10 years with bright lemon fruit and a sweet finish.

Jan 31st, 2016
Ari Erle

Sweet honeysuckle, hay, apricot, stone, almost past its prime.

Sweet honeysuckle, hay, apricot, stone, almost past its prime.

Jun 13th, 2015
Timothy Keith

2005 showing fantastic.. Honey dew, waxy, tangerine.. Finish for days but not showing any cloying viscosity.. Some pleasant acid still. Paired decently with whole red snapper.

2005 showing fantastic.. Honey dew, waxy, tangerine.. Finish for days but not showing any cloying viscosity.. Some pleasant acid still. Paired decently with whole red snapper.

Apr 21st, 2015
Brian R

A bit oxidized, though not surprising for a 14 year old white. The oxidaton actually seems to make more interesting what otherwise would have been a butter bomb.

A bit oxidized, though not surprising for a 14 year old white. The oxidaton actually seems to make more interesting what otherwise would have been a butter bomb.

Jun 9th, 2019
Mark Royer

Amazing - a Kistler with some age that is not flawed

Amazing - a Kistler with some age that is not flawed

Sep 26th, 2015
David Tashjian

10 year old Chardonnay. Deep gold in color. A little reticent on the nose but soft floral scent. Soft and a bit rounder with some apple and citrus. Very mature Chardonnay.

10 year old Chardonnay. Deep gold in color. A little reticent on the nose but soft floral scent. Soft and a bit rounder with some apple and citrus. Very mature Chardonnay.

Aug 6th, 2015
Ryo Hayashi

キスラーのヴァインヒルとハイドは長期熟成型との事で2005でも果実味が残る。特にこの二つはキスラーの中でも果実味が強いらしい。

キスラーのヴァインヒルとハイドは長期熟成型との事で2005でも果実味が残る。特にこの二つはキスラーの中でも果実味が強いらしい。

Sep 29th, 2014
John Flanagan

2005

Mar 23rd, 2014
Timothy

Timothy had this 7 years ago

Timothy had this 7 years ago

Oct 25th, 2018