Kistler

McCrea Vineyard Athearn Estate Chardonnay

9.129 ratings
9.06 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
Kiley Baker

Certified Specialist of Wine/Educator/Owner of Wine Genie LLC

7.9

A little too in your face for me. Blast of pineapple melon and oak.

A little too in your face for me. Blast of pineapple melon and oak.

Sep 28th, 2019
LM Segal

Another superb showing for the McRea, lemon zest and chalk with some resolved oaky ooomph. May be best value in Kistler lineup.

Another superb showing for the McRea, lemon zest and chalk with some resolved oaky ooomph. May be best value in Kistler lineup.

Jun 5th, 2019
LM Segal

Ferociously good, came out punching, leading with lemon zest, tight and intense. Loved this with hard cheese.

Ferociously good, came out punching, leading with lemon zest, tight and intense. Loved this with hard cheese.

Aug 10th, 2018
Carl Fischer

Compared to the Vine Hill this had more weight and layers. The nose showed some vanilla and lemon. The palate had citrus and toasted brioche, with florals and slight minerality on the finish. Great acidity, it paired well with several rich fish courses. After a small taste, I pulled a @David L and had them decant the rest which was a good call.

Compared to the Vine Hill this had more weight and layers. The nose showed some vanilla and lemon. The palate had citrus and toasted brioche, with florals and slight minerality on the finish. Great acidity, it paired well with several rich fish courses. After a small taste, I pulled a @David L and had them decant the rest which was a good call.

May 6th, 2018
John Van Trijp

USA CULT Night

USA CULT Night

Mar 7th, 2020
Jack Badavas

Wine at w/ the WineGenie!

Wine at w/ the WineGenie!

Sep 16th, 2019
Eric B
9.2

Wine pairing dinner at Remy on Disney cruise. This was included as part of the American chef's food pairing.

Wine pairing dinner at Remy on Disney cruise. This was included as part of the American chef's food pairing.

Jun 10th, 2017
Jens Lundqvist

Bartender/waiter/sommelier/ PA & Co

9.2

Jens had this 7 years ago

Jens had this 7 years ago

Jun 17th, 2017
jesus g

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

8.9

jesus had this 8 years ago

jesus had this 8 years ago

Nov 3rd, 2016
pao
9.1

pao had this 3 years ago

pao had this 3 years ago

May 21st, 2022