Kistler

McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate Chardonnay

9.224 ratings
9.26 pro ratings
Sonoma Mountain, 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
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.9

TEXSOM 2013 - Final tasting

TEXSOM 2013 - Final tasting

Aug 13th, 2013
Michael Sinowitz

Pretty lively, citrus notes , intense--not a buttery or rich style

Pretty lively, citrus notes , intense--not a buttery or rich style

Oct 21st, 2016
Eric W Brown

Delicious.

Delicious.

Jun 29th, 2019
Mark Flesher

This Kistler was in a dynamite place. It was honestly a little bit awkward getting going. Muted fruit. Then a half hour later, this one decided to show. Mineral driven Chardonnay yet very viscous especially towards the finish. Front was a little more acidic and mineral driven.
Ample yellow fruit and herbs. Still pretty darn youthful! Middle had honeyew, cantaloupe, anise. Finished strong and more obtuse. This wine would have no problems kicking butt alone or with a dang steak!! A delightful wine. In Chardonnay zen today. The 14 Aubert Eastside was good, but this one was better!

This Kistler was in a dynamite place. It was honestly a little bit awkward getting going. Muted fruit. Then a half hour later, this one decided to show. Mineral driven Chardonnay yet very viscous especially towards the finish. Front was a little more acidic and mineral driven.
Ample yellow fruit and herbs. Still pretty darn youthful! Middle had honeyew, cantaloupe, anise. Finished strong and more obtuse. This wine would have no problems kicking butt alone or with a dang steak!! A delightful wine. In Chardonnay zen today. The 14 Aubert Eastside was good, but this one was better!

May 4th, 2019
Patrick McNeil

McCrea Vineyard 2011

McCrea Vineyard 2011

Jan 27th, 2016
Chris LoRusso

Love this producer! Amazing Chardonnay!

Love this producer! Amazing Chardonnay!

Sep 4th, 2015
Dion Ysus

Birthday gift from KA. Love this one. Not overly oaked or too buttery, great acid to complement food. Had 2011

Birthday gift from KA. Love this one. Not overly oaked or too buttery, great acid to complement food. Had 2011

Apr 26th, 2015
Eric Waxman

This is my favorite of the Kistler Chards. Has the most minerality and ages the best.

This is my favorite of the Kistler Chards. Has the most minerality and ages the best.

Feb 17th, 2015
Adam Valkin

My favorite

My favorite

Feb 1st, 2015
Kenji Cal

Very long in mouth. Superb ripe fruits and nice wetness along the palate.

Very long in mouth. Superb ripe fruits and nice wetness along the palate.

Jul 13th, 2014