Kistler

Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay

9.241 ratings
8.87 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
Severn Goodwin

Not toasty, so perfect.

Not toasty, so perfect.

Aug 12th, 2017
Josh Lavis

Fine Wine Consultant The Country Vintner, member of The Winebow Group

9.5

I see what the big deal about 2013 is. Sea salt, green apple, flint and toasty oak.

I see what the big deal about 2013 is. Sea salt, green apple, flint and toasty oak.

2 people found it helpfulApr 9th, 2015
Colleen Cleary

Yumm-o!

Yumm-o!

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015
Ron R
9.3

Lovely nose of elderflower, citrus fruits, butter, spices and brioche. As wifey commented "just like a damp spring morning." The palette is wonderful and high pitched. Lovely acidity with butterscotch, pears and limes. Finishes deftly sweet with very subtle oak treatment.

Lovely nose of elderflower, citrus fruits, butter, spices and brioche. As wifey commented "just like a damp spring morning." The palette is wonderful and high pitched. Lovely acidity with butterscotch, pears and limes. Finishes deftly sweet with very subtle oak treatment.

Oct 30th, 2016
Ron R
9.3

Outstanding. Multi-tiered nose of butterscotch, brioche and almonds.
On the palette, the wine is plush and round. Beautiful weight and density carry notes of cotton candy, pineapple and honeysuckle to the mid palette. Finishes harmoniously, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Structure is soft and acid is integrated. Don't leave this too long as it's not constructed for cellaring.

Outstanding. Multi-tiered nose of butterscotch, brioche and almonds.
On the palette, the wine is plush and round. Beautiful weight and density carry notes of cotton candy, pineapple and honeysuckle to the mid palette. Finishes harmoniously, with the perfect amount of sweetness. Structure is soft and acid is integrated. Don't leave this too long as it's not constructed for cellaring.

May 25th, 2016
Rebecca Fletcher

M- intensity on the nose. Tropical fruit, pear ripe mango. Fruit cocktail, toasty and butterscotch. M acid, m+ body.

M- intensity on the nose. Tropical fruit, pear ripe mango. Fruit cocktail, toasty and butterscotch. M acid, m+ body.

Feb 22nd, 2016
Leslee D. Miller

Owner and Certified Sommelier Amusée Wine Consulting

8.0

Like candied pineapple & banana cream pie. #kistlervineyards Chardonnay #exactlyhowitshouldtaste Paired perfectly w our Christmas Eve crab legs 🎄

Like candied pineapple & banana cream pie. #kistlervineyards Chardonnay #exactlyhowitshouldtaste Paired perfectly w our Christmas Eve crab legs 🎄

Dec 25th, 2015
Claire Hill

A little too buttery for my taste, and I just want it to be creamy and integrated. Bright acid

A little too buttery for my taste, and I just want it to be creamy and integrated. Bright acid

Apr 18th, 2015
Sean Smith

Started off quite tight, but opened up beautifully with a light decanting. Lots of tropical fruits on the nose and palette with a great acidity and slightly minerality.

Started off quite tight, but opened up beautifully with a light decanting. Lots of tropical fruits on the nose and palette with a great acidity and slightly minerality.

Nov 24th, 2016
Tim Mead

Mike's "Lobster wine"

Mike's "Lobster wine"

Apr 24th, 2016