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Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.2496 ratings
9.299 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, 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
9.3

Another gift from @Mike R which we ensured found a good home, if only for a minute! Thank you, Mikey!
Kistler always come thru…

Another gift from @Mike R which we ensured found a good home, if only for a minute! Thank you, Mikey!
Kistler always come thru…

Sep 5th, 2022
Eric

Always a joy; never enough!

Always a joy; never enough!

Jul 3rd, 2022
Eric

Excellent Kistler. Fountains of Mellon, engaging acidity, happy wine! I really can’t believe how much $ I spend on 🍷.

Excellent Kistler. Fountains of Mellon, engaging acidity, happy wine! I really can’t believe how much $ I spend on 🍷.

Apr 9th, 2022
Eric

2016 vintage

2016 vintage

Aug 26th, 2019
Carl Fischer

Bright and very fruit forward with layers of candied fruit on the palate. Medium bodied. Nice acidity. I think this will be better in another year or two.

Bright and very fruit forward with layers of candied fruit on the palate. Medium bodied. Nice acidity. I think this will be better in another year or two.

May 6th, 2018
Patrick Derdeyn

Clearly california, but definitely makes an attempt at balance. The fruit is amped up and has solid acidity. Has a nice creaminess to it (malo?). Something for everyone here.

Clearly california, but definitely makes an attempt at balance. The fruit is amped up and has solid acidity. Has a nice creaminess to it (malo?). Something for everyone here.

1 person found it helpfulAug 30th, 2017
Eric Hwang

Reminds me of a 1er Cru Chablis. Rich and balanced without the typical California butter bomb. Acidity is holding up well for the age.

Reminds me of a 1er Cru Chablis. Rich and balanced without the typical California butter bomb. Acidity is holding up well for the age.

1 person found it helpfulMar 4th, 2015
Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

9.4

Not bad for 15 year old american Chardonnay
Baked apple lemon curd oxidative but still has acid

Not bad for 15 year old american Chardonnay
Baked apple lemon curd oxidative but still has acid

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2014
Sean Genn

Lots of oak followed by some tropical fruit

Lots of oak followed by some tropical fruit

Jun 26th, 2017
Martin G Rivard

Incredible late night pull which was a perfect palate cleanser!!! Wow!!! I am thinking best wind of the night at this juncture! Incredible. All thanks to my buddy @TheSkip !!!!
Great Chardonnay bud! I owe you one!

Incredible late night pull which was a perfect palate cleanser!!! Wow!!! I am thinking best wind of the night at this juncture! Incredible. All thanks to my buddy @TheSkip !!!!
Great Chardonnay bud! I owe you one!

May 30th, 2017