Kistler

Vine Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

9.236 ratings
9.212 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
Sean Genn

Lots of oak followed by some tropical fruit

Lots of oak followed by some tropical fruit

Jun 26th, 2017
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Tropical fruits with creamy buttery flavors. This 2013Kistler has it all. Great with almost our food dishes . Restaurant is packed but very organized! Vacation starts now!CB 95

Tropical fruits with creamy buttery flavors. This 2013Kistler has it all. Great with almost our food dishes . Restaurant is packed but very organized! Vacation starts now!CB 95

Jul 10th, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Awesome Cali Chard that drinks like Grand Cru White Burgundy. 2013 is another awesome year! Tropical fruits with just a kiss of oak. Treating my daughter and future on the back deck at home! Vine Hills Best from Kistler. CB 95+

Awesome Cali Chard that drinks like Grand Cru White Burgundy. 2013 is another awesome year! Tropical fruits with just a kiss of oak. Treating my daughter and future on the back deck at home! Vine Hills Best from Kistler. CB 95+

May 8th, 2016
Andy Christiansen

2013 @ texsom

2013 @ texsom

Aug 12th, 2015
Michael Sinowitz

This really needs the oak to integrate. Right now I found oak to be strong on the nose and palate.

This really needs the oak to integrate. Right now I found oak to be strong on the nose and palate.

Apr 1st, 2017
Jeff Ball

Great oak flavor and velvety texture.

Great oak flavor and velvety texture.

Nov 14th, 2017
Luis F Gimenez

Floral bouquet, apples and honeysuckle.
Good acidity. Has a hint of oak.

Floral bouquet, apples and honeysuckle.
Good acidity. Has a hint of oak.

Jul 9th, 2017
Luis Gimenez

Wonderful blend of light fruits: peaches, pears, apples. Minimal oak leads to a wonderful summer wine

Wonderful blend of light fruits: peaches, pears, apples. Minimal oak leads to a wonderful summer wine

Jul 9th, 2017
Justin Hurst

Really out of balance. Oak bomb up front, then weird acidity.

Really out of balance. Oak bomb up front, then weird acidity.

Jun 14th, 2017
Justin Brilman

Very enjoyable. Granny Smith apple on top of a tropical but not overly sweet palate. Need another year or 2 and will score 2-3 points higher.

Very enjoyable. Granny Smith apple on top of a tropical but not overly sweet palate. Need another year or 2 and will score 2-3 points higher.

Nov 15th, 2016