Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay California, 2022, 750
Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay California, 2022, 750
96 Points - Vinous
The 2022 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard is compelling. Bright and sculpted, the 2022 impresses with energy and delineation. Bright citrus peel, crushed rocks, jasmine, tangerine oil and mint give the 2022 striking aromatic top notes. Readers will find a Chardonnay of pedigree, class and distinction. The tight finish - a signature of this hillside site - demands cellaring.
96 JS
"Aromas of dried peaches, caramel, honeysuckle, kiwis and lemon curd with hints of flint. Medium- to full-bodied with phenolic tension that tightens the wine in the finish. So long and beautiful. Hints of smoke. Reserved. Give this three or four years to open." Try after 2027.
96 JD
"Coming from higher elevations in the Mayacamas, close to the county line, the 2022 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard is a distinctive wine with notes of orange peel, spiced, and golden melon rind. Medium to full-bodied, it offers a supple texture and a rounded feel, with notes of almond (almost marzipan, but not heavy), It has the tannin structure to make this an age-worthy wine over the next 10 years." 11,375 bottles were produced.
