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2016 Kistler Laguna Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay, 1.5ltr

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Latest Sale Price

October 22, 2023 - $240

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RATINGS

99Jeb Dunnuck

A standout as well as a candidate for perfection...a sensational effort that has racy, vibrant, yet integrated acidity giving beautiful lift and cut to textbook notes of apple blossom, toasted hazelnuts, white flowers, spice box,

97The Wine Advocate

A floral nose of peach blossoms, honeysuckle and jasmine with a core of peach cobbler, pear tart and lemon drops plus hints of gingerbread and beeswax. Full-bodied, opulently fruited and featuring tons of savory and spice

93Wine Spectator

Elegant, rich and minerally, with well-framed flavors of lemon curd, pear tart and spice that feature some honeyed notes. The creamy finish delivers light buttery accents.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Russian River Valley

Russian River Valley AVA is named for the river that meanders from Mendocino County in the north until it finally runs into the Pacific Ocean north of San Francisco. The AVA is cool thanks to its proximity to the northern California coast and the river, and grape growers must learn to deal with regular fog. Nevertheless in recent decades the AVA has become one of the best in the state, meaning that its wines often earn excellent reviews and have considerable cachet. The AVA status was awarded in 1983 and today the appellation has 15,000 vineyard acres. Chardonnay is the most widely planted grape though Pinot Noir has also been very successful in recent decades. Russian River Valley Pinot Noir are known for being rich, lush and filled with concentrated fruit and berry flavors. Russian River Pinot Noirs are today considered some of the best domestic Pinot Noirs.

TYPE

White Wine, Chardonnay

This white variety originated in Burgundy, but is now grown around the world. Its flexibility to thrive in many regions translates to wide flavor profile in the market. Chardonnay is commonly used in making Champagne and sparkling wines.