Kistler - Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard Russian River Valley 2021 (750ml)

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Producer	Kistler
Country	United States
Region	Sonoma
Subregion	Russian River Valley
Varietal	Chardonnay
Vintage	2021
Sku	9435

 

A deep, complex and wonderfully generous expression of Chardonnay, delivering flavors of quince, caramelized pear, lemon curd and peach preserves. There's a touch of honeycomb complemented by notes of marzipan and toasted sesame seed, with a hint of lemon balm on the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2037. 1,050 cases made.

 The aromas of ocean spray and fresh seaweed with some mussel shell are prevailing. Full-bodied with phenolic tension that brings you vertically down and long on the finish. Focused and tight. Give it time to open. Try after 2025.

The 2021 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard comes from vines planted on AXR rootstock in 1988. Vibrancy and deep fruit define this wine, although the Vine Hill's aromatics take some time to segue from saline and iodine to fresh quince and lime peel. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated quince and apple flavors anchored by a singular bit of grip to the texture. Its tangy acidity and a chalky character to the finish, creates a shimmery effect and drives you to take another sip. It will be very long lived in the cellar.