Kessler-Haak

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

9.123 ratings
9.36 pro ratings
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, 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
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

10

This is really starting to hit on all cylinders. Little bit of bottle age has rounded corners and integrated some oak. K-H has insane acidity. A real pure lime and lemon. White florals with a rich ripe lemon and rocks. A hint of savory spice as well. A real even acid to weight transfer in finish that lingers on Meyer lemon. Just awesome.

This is really starting to hit on all cylinders. Little bit of bottle age has rounded corners and integrated some oak. K-H has insane acidity. A real pure lime and lemon. White florals with a rich ripe lemon and rocks. A hint of savory spice as well. A real even acid to weight transfer in finish that lingers on Meyer lemon. Just awesome.

Jul 4th, 2016
Philip Carpenter

Founder/Educator santabarbarawinetalk.com

9.7

This is a serious chard. Nice gold hue. White field flowers. Touch of hazelnut. Great weight in mid-palate with a crazy lemon/lime/gravel to lively finish. A MUST try to those who haven't had it yet.

This is a serious chard. Nice gold hue. White field flowers. Touch of hazelnut. Great weight in mid-palate with a crazy lemon/lime/gravel to lively finish. A MUST try to those who haven't had it yet.

Dec 24th, 2013
Mitch Cahoon

Sommelier/Wine Director Petra's Bistro & Wine Bar

9.6

Mineral, white rocks lemon,solid lift of bright yellow fruit and acid in end

Mineral, white rocks lemon,solid lift of bright yellow fruit and acid in end

Oct 23rd, 2013
Miles Perry

Love the silky texture of this rich Chardonnay. A touch of oakyness on the palate.

Love the silky texture of this rich Chardonnay. A touch of oakyness on the palate.

Dec 28th, 2023
Miles Perry

A rich Chardonnay with an oaky finish.

A rich Chardonnay with an oaky finish.

Dec 17th, 2023
Greg Helmer

Hits all the Pinot Noir marks! Maybe 10 years aged helped too. Rich smooth well balanced flavor pallet with light elegant grape/fruit spice and tart notes, enough tannin end to be real and even reinforce the flavors, and a pleasant earthy aroma when you first lift the glass. I’ll look for more but I doubt that I can wait as long.

Hits all the Pinot Noir marks! Maybe 10 years aged helped too. Rich smooth well balanced flavor pallet with light elegant grape/fruit spice and tart notes, enough tannin end to be real and even reinforce the flavors, and a pleasant earthy aroma when you first lift the glass. I’ll look for more but I doubt that I can wait as long.

Jul 30th, 2021
Lauren Harner

Overripe and too much oak for my liking. #cougarjuice

Overripe and too much oak for my liking. #cougarjuice

Oct 11th, 2015
Anton G.

Nose of vanilla ice cream and spices. Nice acidity and oily finish. Very well made Chardonnay (Burgundy clones 76, 95).

Nose of vanilla ice cream and spices. Nice acidity and oily finish. Very well made Chardonnay (Burgundy clones 76, 95).

Nov 19th, 2017
Steve Anderson

Extremely solid Santa Barbara Co. Chard. Thank you @Michael Meyer.

Extremely solid Santa Barbara Co. Chard. Thank you @Michael Meyer.

Jan 23rd, 2017
Michael Meyer

Exceeded my expectations. Likely will continue to improve. Thanks to @Philip Carpenter for the hookup on this.

Exceeded my expectations. Likely will continue to improve. Thanks to @Philip Carpenter for the hookup on this.

Jan 22nd, 2017