Kistler
McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate Chardonnay
Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County, California, USA
TEXSOM 2013 - Final tasting
TEXSOM 2013 - Final tasting
Aug 13th, 2013
Pretty lively, citrus notes , intense--not a buttery or rich style
Pretty lively, citrus notes , intense--not a buttery or rich style
Oct 21st, 2016This 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!
Love this producer! Amazing Chardonnay!
Love this producer! Amazing Chardonnay!
Sep 4th, 2015
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
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, 2015Very 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