Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.412 ratings
9.73 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
Geoff Labitzke

The 2008 find Hill Chardonnay is deep golden yellow in color. The aromas are still very fresh with some mineral notes with citrus lemon pie lemon meringue pie and just a hint of golden spices such as turmeric and saffron. On the pilot the flavors are more of ripe yellow hair and white peach with a good core of acidity and a strong phenolic structure. The wine has a long lingering finish with just a hint of vanilla.

The 2008 find Hill Chardonnay is deep golden yellow in color. The aromas are still very fresh with some mineral notes with citrus lemon pie lemon meringue pie and just a hint of golden spices such as turmeric and saffron. On the pilot the flavors are more of ripe yellow hair and white peach with a good core of acidity and a strong phenolic structure. The wine has a long lingering finish with just a hint of vanilla.

Aug 28th, 2014
Erinn Maloney

Rich, pungent and pretty. Just how the bday boy likes them.

Rich, pungent and pretty. Just how the bday boy likes them.

Aug 9th, 2014
Eric W Brown

Deep golden colour. Toasty flavours. Delish

Deep golden colour. Toasty flavours. Delish

Sep 8th, 2020
Mark Flesher

Out of the chardonnays, this one was the one that was probably the least intricate. To me this one seemed to be a little out of balance. Very acidic. I was getting a little bit of Asian pear as well but I think this one was starting to lose its fruit.

Out of the chardonnays, this one was the one that was probably the least intricate. To me this one seemed to be a little out of balance. Very acidic. I was getting a little bit of Asian pear as well but I think this one was starting to lose its fruit.

Mar 17th, 2018
Brett Bullington

A 2008 drinking well tonight with sushi!

A 2008 drinking well tonight with sushi!

Dec 6th, 2016
Paul Woolls

Fresh balanced aging gracefully

Fresh balanced aging gracefully

Jan 23rd, 2016
Michael Phillips

2008 cuvee Cathlein wonderful white fruits velvet like

2008 cuvee Cathlein wonderful white fruits velvet like

Sep 13th, 2015
Eugene Kim

2008 Kistler Vine Hill vineyard Chardonnay. Excellent Chardonnay- lemon curd, melon- very smooth - reminiscent of a mature white Burgundy.

2008 Kistler Vine Hill vineyard Chardonnay. Excellent Chardonnay- lemon curd, melon- very smooth - reminiscent of a mature white Burgundy.

Jul 15th, 2015
Joe Wines

07 was a bit better. Still a quintessential match for fresh crab and clarified butter.

07 was a bit better. Still a quintessential match for fresh crab and clarified butter.

Dec 31st, 2014
Mireia Molano

Mireia had this 11 years ago

Mireia had this 11 years ago

May 16th, 2014