Kistler

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay

9.246 ratings
9.212 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, 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
Ron R
9.4

Kistler, like Aubert and Mount Eden have refined the science of how to make their clients happy with chard. The outstanding flavor profile, complexity and texture, while elusive to other producers, is commonplace with these guys. Bright, exotic fruits combine with a delicately sweet palate and medium acidity. A long finish completes what is an excellent Kistler entry-level chard.

Kistler, like Aubert and Mount Eden have refined the science of how to make their clients happy with chard. The outstanding flavor profile, complexity and texture, while elusive to other producers, is commonplace with these guys. Bright, exotic fruits combine with a delicately sweet palate and medium acidity. A long finish completes what is an excellent Kistler entry-level chard.

May 21st, 2022
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.1

Lots of cool factors. Could use a little more acidity but rich tropical fruit has maintained freshness. Alcohol gives it structure.

Lots of cool factors. Could use a little more acidity but rich tropical fruit has maintained freshness. Alcohol gives it structure.

Aug 8th, 2016
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.8

2002

2002

Sep 10th, 2014
Darren Dittrich

1995 Vintage, 84,204 bottles produced. This was an "oops" wine that hid behind more recent vintages. At 22 years, I honestly expected to dump this down the drain. Surprise! It's delicious. No acid remains, but still fresh tropical fruit.

1995 Vintage, 84,204 bottles produced. This was an "oops" wine that hid behind more recent vintages. At 22 years, I honestly expected to dump this down the drain. Surprise! It's delicious. No acid remains, but still fresh tropical fruit.

Mar 9th, 2017
Michael Park

Crisp and fresh; great everyday drinker

Crisp and fresh; great everyday drinker

Feb 21st, 2017
Larry Damore

Awesome chard.

Awesome chard.

Jan 29th, 2017
Neil Cornish

Plump yet lively. Nice balance between richness and cur

Plump yet lively. Nice balance between richness and cur

Sep 25th, 2016
Charlie Tapp

Goldenrod in color and butterscotch on the nose. Very nice bottle.

Goldenrod in color and butterscotch on the nose. Very nice bottle.

Jun 11th, 2016
Steve Cachia

Tart but not a heavy alcohol taste.

Tart but not a heavy alcohol taste.

Apr 30th, 2016