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Kistler

Kistler Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.328 ratings
9.21 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

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KistlerRussian River Valley, Sonoma CountyPinot Noir
Top Notes For
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

Wow raspberry coulis like fruit zesty spice and floral highlights. Most excellent!

Wow raspberry coulis like fruit zesty spice and floral highlights. Most excellent!

Oct 5th, 2014
Adam
9.1

Bella >

Bella >

May 17th, 2018
J. Kim
9.0

Surprisingly young 1999 vintage, little Pinot Noir character but excellent California Red. No magic, no finesse but plenty of body, oak and good material, with good acidity. Lack of artificiality and superficialness makes it great, unlike most vain and vapid California Reds.

Surprisingly young 1999 vintage, little Pinot Noir character but excellent California Red. No magic, no finesse but plenty of body, oak and good material, with good acidity. Lack of artificiality and superficialness makes it great, unlike most vain and vapid California Reds.

Feb 8th, 2018
Victor Hwang
9.3

Yummy. Bright cherry, hint of vanilla. Crisp acidity. Long finish. No hard edges.

Yummy. Bright cherry, hint of vanilla. Crisp acidity. Long finish. No hard edges.

Jan 26th, 2017
Scott Belsky
9.4

Excellent - the cherry without too much tannin is a great combo

Excellent - the cherry without too much tannin is a great combo

Dec 17th, 2016
Val Kimball
9.7

I love this Pinot! The spice on the finish is perfect. This is a nice well-balanced Pinot.

I love this Pinot! The spice on the finish is perfect. This is a nice well-balanced Pinot.

Oct 13th, 2016
Jeff J
9.3

crushed cherry, and violet on the nose, medium body medium high acidity, very fine cigar box, red pepper, and minerality, even a bit of rusty on the palate with hint of dark chocolate towards the back, long finish.

crushed cherry, and violet on the nose, medium body medium high acidity, very fine cigar box, red pepper, and minerality, even a bit of rusty on the palate with hint of dark chocolate towards the back, long finish.

Oct 7th, 2016
William Murray
9.3

Candied cherry, smooth on the finish

Candied cherry, smooth on the finish

Apr 29th, 2016
Peter Keohan
9.1

Showing secondary aromas black fruits and spice. Balanced and concentrated. Should continue to improve.

Showing secondary aromas black fruits and spice. Balanced and concentrated. Should continue to improve.

Mar 24th, 2016
Mark Dempster
9.0

A big pinot that can stand with the hardiest of meats. Would over power white fish or lightly prepared chicken.

A big pinot that can stand with the hardiest of meats. Would over power white fish or lightly prepared chicken.

Mar 17th, 2016